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Job Title: Executive Assistant Location: ManchesterSalary: Up to £40,000 Overview:This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Executive Assistant to join a dynamic, hard-working non-profit organisation at the heart of a high-profile research institute. In this varied and fast-paced role, you will be a true right-hand partner to the Director, managing a complex and ever-changing diary, coordinating meetings, and seamlessly organising both domestic and international travel with meticulous attention to detail.Beyond traditional EA responsibilities, you will provide comprehensive administrative support including expense processing, document control, and project coordination, while acting as a key point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. No two days will be the same and this role is designed for someone who thrives on variety, thinks on their feet and enjoys going the extra mile in a high-energy environment where priorities can shift quickly.This is far more than a typical Executive Assistant position. With real scope to grow, learn and progress potentially within as little as six months, it is a role that has been shaped to be engaging, rewarding, and genuinely fun for someone who loves being at the centre of the action.Main Duties Take ownership of the Director’s busy and ever-evolving diary, ensuring meetings, travel, and external commitments run seamlessly and efficiently.Create polished and engaging agendas, briefing packs, reports, and presentations that support high-level decision making and leave a lasting impression.Act as a trusted first point of contact for senior stakeholders, including board members, funders and international partners, building strong relationships with confidence and professionalism.Proactively manage a high volum