Personal Assistant
Lily Shippen
Manchester area, United Kingdom
We are delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant to join a forward-thinking organisation headquartered in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress into a more senior support role, working closely with an impressive leadership team. The business operates across high-growth and innovation-led sectors, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-level support to senior stakeholders, while also contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Personal Assistant Location: Central Manchester, with occasional travel to Leeds and Sheffield Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Providing seamless, high-level support to senior leaders Complex diary, inbox, and meeting coordination End-to-end organisation of events and internal engagements Preparation of professional documents and presentations Maintenance of internal systems, including CRM tools Liaising with suppliers and supporting operational admin Handling additional ad hoc duties as required Skills and Experience Required: Minimum of five years experience in a Personal Assistant role Background in finance, investment, or professional services is desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with discretion and professionalism Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) A proactive, resilient, and highly organised approach About Lily Shippen Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles. Our recruitment services also span HR roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether you re looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we help you find the right fit for your business. We also recruit for Chief of Staff positions in various locations.