Executive Assistant

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Markerstudy Group

India Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago • Apply by June 30, 2026

Job Description

Location: Hybrid to Manchester

Role Overview

Markerstudy Distribution is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Executive Assistant to provide first‑class, 1:1 support to senior Directors. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on being proactive, trusted, and one step ahead, acting as a true partner to their Director while working seamlessly across multiple teams.

The successful candidate will be exceptional at protecting executive time, managing complex diaries, and anticipating priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted 1:1 Executive Assistant to a Director, providing calm, professional and proactive support.
Proactively manage and protect the Director’s time, ensuring focus on highest value priorities.
Anticipate needs, flag conflicts early, and suggest solutions before issues arise.
Serve as an extension of the Director, handling interactions with discretion and confidence.
Provide expert diary management, coordinating complex internal and external meetings.
Prioritise requests, challenge when necessary, and ensure agendas and pre‑reads are in place.
Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics and schedules where required.
Act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, internal teams and external partners.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across multiple teams.
Handle sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
Draft, review and manage correspondence on behalf of the Director.
Work effectively as a team player across multiple functions, supporting collaboration and flow of information.
Assist with preparation for meetings, presentations, papers and follow‑ups.
Track actions, deadlines and deliverables to ensure commitments are met.
Support ad‑hoc projects and business initiatives as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an EA supporting a senior executive or Director.
Outstanding diary and time management skills.
Highly proactive mindset, you anticipate, prioritise and act.
Confident working independently on a 1:1 basis, while also collaborating across teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong judgement with the confidence to say “no” when appropriate.
Calm, resilient and professional under pressure.
Naturally organised with exceptional attention to detail.
Trusted, discreet and reliable.
Solutions focused with a “can do” attitude.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.
Takes pride in protecting executive focus and energy.

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