Executive Assistant/Business Manager in Preston, Lancashire

Preston | Hybrid | 22.5-30 Hours Per Week

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Business Manager to provide high-level support to the Managing Director and help drive business efficiency, projects and operational improvements.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded individual who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working closely with senior leadership.

Key requirements:

• Previous experience supporting Directors, Founders or Senior Executives.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and communication skills.
• Experience creating professional presentations using Gamma or similar AI-powered presentation platforms.
• Practical experience with Agentic AI, AI assistants, automation tools or AI-driven workflows.
• Confident using technology to improve productivity and streamline processes.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, (url removed), Make, Zapier or similar would be highly advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Executive support to the Managing Director.
• Project and action management.
• Presentation and report creation.
• Business research and administrative support.
• Process improvement and AI adoption across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where technology, innovation and AI are at the heart of the business.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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