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TalentYard Ltd Linkedin · Posted 23d ago

Personal Assistant

Manchester, Stockport, United Kingdom

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We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and commercially aware Personal Assistant to support the CEO of a leading online fashion retail business.


You will play a key role at the centre of the business, providing seamless, high-level support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


This role requires exceptional coordination skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities across operations, talent, production, clients, and internal teams.


(This is a fully office based role)


Key Responsibilities


Diary & Schedule Management

  • Own and manage a complex, ever-changing CEO diary with multiple stakeholders
  • Ensure the CEO is always in the right place at the right time through proactive planning
  • Coordinate 1:1s with direct reports, including scheduling and holiday approvals
  • Manage Founder-related diary changes at short notice, maintaining strong communication with the Founder’s PA


Meetings & Communications

Working with EA:

  • To arrange Board meetings, ad hoc executive calls, and key stakeholder sessions
  • Coordinate shareholder, banking and RNS-related timelines and announcements
  • Schedule and support Townhall meetings in collaboration with Internal Communications
  • Prepare and manage business updates and briefing materials


Travel & Logistics

  • Organise complex international and domestic travel, including itineraries, documentation, and check-ins
  • Manage visa applications and ensure all travel documentation is accurate and up to date
  • Coordinate overseas suppliers and international business trips where required
  • Track and manage travel-related administration (e.g. air miles, schedules, changes)
  • Accompany the CEO on travel when required


Operational & Office Support

  • Process expenses and oversee day-to-day administrative requirements
  • Liaise with IT to ensure smooth running of equipment and systems
  • Coordinate with the CFO’s PA on half-year and full-year results activity
  • Manage meeting logistics including refreshments, room bookings, and visitor coordination
  • Maintain a visible and proactive presence within the office


Stakeholder & Relationship Management

  • Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships across the Executive Team and wider business
  • Liaise with security and front-of-house to manage visitor experience
  • Handle ad hoc personal and business requests with discretion


Flexibility & Support

  • Provide out-of-hours support when required
  • Operate in line with the CEO’s schedule, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness


Your skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Significant experience in a Personal Assistant role supporting senior leadership
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships quickly and confidently
  • Operates with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Calm under pressure, resilient, and adaptable
  • Able to work independently and make informed decisions with limited direction
  • Positive, energetic and solutions-focused mindset



Salary negotiable for the right candidate (please provide your salary expectation when applying)


They also offer generous benefits.

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