Higher Executive Officer
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.0 to £15.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.76 per hour plus holiday pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4756878_1766150607 |
Summary
Executive Assistant
Type: Fixed-term or temporary 6 months
Hours 36 per week
Salary: 27,632 Location: Remote
About the Role
We're looking for a strategic powerhouse to join the CEO's Office as Senior Adviser and Deputy to the Head of Office. This is a high-impact role at the heart of organisational leadership-turning vision into action, driving transformation, and enabling senior leaders to focus on what matters most.If you thrive on strategic coordination, executive support, and stakeholder engagement, this is your chance to make a real difference.What You'll Do
- Shape strategy: Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans
- Drive delivery: Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Lead operations: Keep the CEO's Office running smoothly and efficiently
- Influence decisions: Provide high-quality briefings and advice to senior leaders
- Engage stakeholders: Manage communications and build strong relationships internally and externally
- Lead people: Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering collaboration and high performance
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders at a strategic and operational level
- Strong project and programme management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to handle complex issues with discretion and sound judgment
- High digital competence, including virtual collaboration tools
Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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