Executive assistant Work, Jobs in Knutsford, Chs (with Salaries)

Executive Assistant - Europe & International
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC —Northwich
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Mantis Energy —Wilmslow
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Organisational skills
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Personal Assistant to CEO
Hunter Lawyers —Chester
- £30,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
14d
Assistant to the Head of Group Operations
Jetchem Systems Limited —Ramsbottom
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Continuous improvement
- Sick pay
Quick apply
11d
Executive Assistant to Group CEO
Radius Limited —Crewe
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Executive Assistant – Store Operations
Ready Steady Store Ltd —Manchester
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
3d
Executive Assistant
Boughey Distribution —Nantwich
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Executive Assistant to Head of Commercialisation
Marketing and Commercialisation Agency —Manchester
- Part-time
- Salesforce
- Databases
Quick apply
2d
16000000036530 (Perm) - Executive Personal Assistant - GMFRS
GMCA —Manchester
- £34,434 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Conflict management
2d
Executive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director (i5 Group)
i5 SOLUTIONS GLOBAL HOLDINGS UK LIMITED —Manchester
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Specialist PA to Service Directors
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
9d
Personal Assistant
Stockport Homes Group —Stockport
- Up to £32,705 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
10d
Executive Assistant
Wigan & Leigh Hospice —Hindley
- £28,392 a year
- Temporary
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Executive Assistant
B&M Retail —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- Employee discount
11d
Personal Assistant to CAMHS Clinical Directors
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust —Middleton
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Executive Assistant to Provost and Dean
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Executive Assistant - Europe & International

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC -
Northwich

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Job details

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Meeting coordination
Microsoft Outlook
Travel arrangements
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Administrative support experience
Internal department liaison
Administrative experience
Continuous improvement
Decision making
SharePoint
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Executive support experience
Appointment scheduling
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership
Communication skills
Cross-functional communication

Full job description

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple – to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

The Executive Assistant, Europe & International provides high‑level executive administrative support to the President and supports the coordination of other senior leaders, enabling effective leadership operations across the European & International organization. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The Executive Assistant partners closely with executive leadership to streamline administrative workflows, support cross‑functional coordination, and ensure leaders are prepared, focused, and operating efficiently. This role operates in a remote environment and serves as a trusted administrative partner across leadership and key stakeholders.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Executive Support

Act as a key partner to the President of Europe & International, Chief Commercial Officer, aligning time, focus and priorities with strategic objectives
Provide high‑level executive administrative support to multiple senior leaders, including complex calendar management, scheduling across time zones, and executive time optimization.
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and manage related expense reporting.
Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and supporting documentation.
Manage a high volume of ad hoc and time‑sensitive requests with accuracy, discretion, and follow‑through.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
Anticipate requirements, proactively address conflicts, and enable effective forward planning

Leadership Support & Coordination

Support leadership effectiveness through coordination of leadership meetings, preparation of materials, and logistical support.
Partner with executives and other administrative professionals to ensure consistent preparation, follow‑up, and communication related to leadership activities.
Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking executive coordination or administrative support.
Support leadership priorities by anticipating needs, resolving scheduling conflicts, and proactively addressing administrative challenges.

Cross-Functional Support & Departmental Support

Provide administrative coordination and scheduling support across key functions as needed.
Support vendor onboarding, tracking, compliance documentation, and payment processing.
Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and other teams to ensure smooth administrative execution of leadership-related activities.
Foster strong working relationships across departments to support consistent execution and alignment.

Operational Effectiveness & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across administrative workflows, including templates, scheduling practices, documentation, and communication processes.
Apply independent judgment when managing competing priorities and sensitive matters.
Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative operations supporting leadership.

Culture, Engagement & Operations

Support leadership engagement and employee experience initiatives.
Assist with onboarding logistics and internal coordination.
Maintain organizational charts and Distribution Lists for Europe & International.
Contribute to a positive, well-coordinated leadership culture across the organization.

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals’ unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Extensive experience providing executive administrative support to senior leaders including c-suite level.
Demonstrated ability to support multiple executives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
High level of discretion, professionalism, and independent judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to build effective, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
High proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel and digital collaboration tools.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration.

Additional Information:

Occasional global travel may be required with this role.
This role is based in Northwich / hybrid

What we can offer you:

33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare
Employee Assistance Program
Life Assurance
8% Employer Pension Contribution
Enhanced Family Leave
Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at [email protected]

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