At Adaptable Recruitment we are working with a leading global manufacturer based in the Ellesmere Port area to recruit a Senior Executive Assistant. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced EA to support senior leadership within a highly respected and innovative organisation.

Salary: up to £42,000 depending on experience
Location: Ellesmere Port - fully office based
Hours: Full-time | With Flexible hours considered
Benefits: Enhanced benefits package

Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, organisational, and strategic support to senior leadership. This role plays a key part in ensuring the Executive's time, priorities, and communications are expertly managed, enabling focus on key business objectives.

Main Responsibilities to Include:

Executive Support

• Manage complex calendars, schedules, and meeting coordination
• Prioritise appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports for meetings
• Attend meetings to take minutes and follow up on action points

Communication & Correspondence

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage executive inboxes, screen communications, and draft responses
• Prepare correspondence, documentation, and reports to a high professional standard
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
• Create detailed itineraries and handle last-minute changes
• Process travel expenses and maintain accurate records

4. Administrative & Office Management

• Maintain effective filing systems and office processes
• Support planning of events, workshops, and executive meetings
• Organise and manage key business documents with proper version control
• Process invoices and expense claims

5. Project & Business Support

• Support project planning, tracking, and coordination
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials
• Assist with the creation of presentations and business papers
• Collaborate with managers and teams to ensure deadlines are met

6. Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships across the organisation
• Communicate professionally on behalf of the Executive
• Liaise with clients, partners, and board-level stakeholders when required

The ideal candidate:

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needs
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant
• Experience supporting senior executives
• Project coordination skills
• Minute-taking and report-writing experience
• Experience in board-level administration
• International travel experience
• Experience supporting Directors, C-suite, or senior leaders
• GCSEs/A-Levels or equivalent (Degree desirable but not essential)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not mandatory