Executive Assistants for hire in Manchester

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  • Ready to work now

    715

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Time Management
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    41%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
    Master's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • PwC
    • Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
    • KPMG LLP
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 715 profiles for Executive Assistants in Manchester

Last updated: 26 Oct 2026

Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £33,372 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £52,574 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Administrative Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Office Manager

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationElectrical ExperiencePermit-To-Work ComplianceCategory CE LicenceSafe Working at Height

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceDocument Management
  • Medico Legal Administration Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NPLQFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceTravel Arrangements
  • Executive Personal Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationMarketingDigital Marketing

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceStakeholder ManagementDiary Management
  • Executive Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    PRINCE2 CertificationPRINCE2 Practitioner

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
  • Finance Officer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTelephonyAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative Experience

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What's the average time to fill an executive assistant role?

The average time to fill an executive assistant role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: First Aid Certification, NVQ and Word Processing.

What are some job titles related to executive assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: executive personal assistant, office manager and medico legal administration assistant.

What level of education is common for an executive assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive assistant in Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?

Most executive assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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