via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Personal Assistant

Reed
Manchester Contract GBP 34,320 – 34,320
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Executive Assistant

  • Job Type: Temporary, Full-time

  • Location: Manchester, M2 5PD

  • Duration: Initial 6 months

  • Pay: £17.60 per hour PAYE

  • Working hours: 9am till 5pm (Office Based)

Manchester City Council are seeking an experienced and highly organised Secretary to support Manchester’s Civic and Ceremonial Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Lord Mayor’s inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and courteous responses.

  • Support with the coordination and management of the Lord Mayor’s diary, engagements, and events.

  • Work closely with the Civic and Ceremonial Team to ensureprotocols and procedures are followed.

  • Assist in delivering major civic and special events that hold significant reputational importance for the city.

  • Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the Lord Mayor’s daily duties run smoothly.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Highly organised, with excellent administrative skills.

  • Comfortable managing a high-volume inbox and prioritising effectively.

  • Professional, reliable, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

  • Confident following established protocols and working in a formal civic environment.

  • Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly in a role where no two days are the same.

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