Lily Shippen
Executive Assistant

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We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing legal technology company, who are looking for an Executive Assistant to become a trusted partner to their CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a scaling SaaS business at an exciting stage of growth. Supporting the CEO while coordinating board meetings, investor engagement, and key business initiatives, you'll play a central role in helping the leadership team operate at their best in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Role Snapshot
- Job Title: Executive Assistant
- Location: Manchester
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in the office)
- Salary: £40,000–£50,000 DOE
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Key Requirements:
- Proven experience supporting C-suite executives as an Executive Assistant within a fast-paced environment
- Strong experience managing complex diaries, international travel, and senior stakeholder communications
- Experience supporting Board meetings, Board packs, and governance processes
- Experience working with investors or supporting investor relations is highly desirable
- Exceptional organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and sound judgement when handling confidential information
- Strong communication skills with the ability to produce professional documentation and presentations
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Confidence using AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
- Previous experience within a high-growth SaaS or technology business would be advantageous


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- charley@lilyshippen.co.uk - Please direct all enquiries to Charley.
- Full details and to apply via our website: Executive Assistant - Lily Shippen
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