Personal Assistant to the CEO, Manchester
Location - Manchester
Are you a discreet, highly organised professional with the skills and confidence to support a CEO at executive level?
We are seeking a proactive and highly capable Personal Assistant to provide exceptional, high-level support to our CEO, Chris Acton. This is a critical role, designed to ensure the CEO can focus on strategic priorities by enabling smooth day-to-day operations, acting as a trusted gatekeeper, and providing seamless coordination across internal and external demands.
The successful candidate will operate with initiative, discretion, and clarity, ensuring key priorities aren’t missed. The successful candidate will keep the CEO fully informed and confidently act on his behalf within appropriate boundaries. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where adaptability is essential.
Role and responsibilities
Provide proactive executive support to the CEO, ensuring his time is protected and focused on key strategic matters.
Act as the first point of contact, filtering communications, anticipating needs, and responding to emails on his behalf where appropriate.
Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements with efficiency and forward planning.
Coordinate and support Marketing with preparation for key internal and external events, including board meetings, business planning sessions, all-staff meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
Ensure the CEO is fully briefed and well-prepared ahead of meetings and events, with the right information at the right time.
Maintain awareness of the wider business environment and ensure relevant matters are addressed without requiring direct CEO input.
Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, acting as a key representative of the CEO and the business.
Make informed decisions on the CEO’s behalf, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and proactivity, often anticipating needs and taking initiative without instruction.
Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
Provide a calm, composed presence and trusted sounding board, offering support, perspective, and challenge where appropriate.
Ensure seamless coordination between all Clancy offices and departments, as well as external contacts.
Be present and available in the office when the CEO is onsite.
Personal attributes:
Exceptional communication skills with clear, articulate and confident written and verbal ability.
Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive information with complete professionalism and confidentiality.
Resilient and composed under pressure, remaining effective in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Highly proactive, with a forward-thinking approach to identifying challenges and taking initiative to resolve them independently.
Organised and detail-focused, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
A confident decision-maker who understands when to act independently and when to escalate.
A professional presence with the ability to engage credibly and confidently with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Why work for us?
We are a unique business that recognises the importance of balance and how it benefits you and the wider business. We encourage colleagues to get involved with company, charity, and sports events and believe enjoying your career is imperative.
What we offer
As a company, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our entire workforce, including the option to purchase additional holidays, access to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to participate in the cycle-to-work program, among other benefits. Moreover, we prioritise the Clancy culture by promoting agile working, organising a variety of events throughout the year, and providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to nurture your career advancement.
To apply for the role please click ‘Apply now’ and complete the questions. Any queries please contact our HR team at recruitment@clancy.co.uk
If you do not hear from us within 14 days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in our Company.