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Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Sports Betting & Gambling Consultancy We are a growing UK-based sports betting consultancy operating across horse racing, football and boxing. We advise on selections and staking strategies strictly on a consultation basis. We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to the Managing Director to act as a trusted right-hand and play a key role in the day-to-day operation and growth of the business. This is a high-trust, high-reward role offering strong base pay, meaningful profit participation, and access to major sporting events in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. The Role You will work directly with the Managing Director, with responsibility across operations, coordination, and client-facing activity. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and coordinating a small (but growing) team of casual stakers who place bets based on provided selections, • Ensuring accuracy, reliability and discretion across all betting-related activity, • Assisting with social media and website updates to ensure a professional, up-to-date online presence, • Attending sporting events alongside the Managing Director and guests (horse racing, football, boxing), helping to host, entertain and represent the business, • Supporting general operational tasks as the consultancy continues to scale Events & Travel • Approximately 30 UK & Ireland-based events per year, • All travel, hotels, food and required outfits covered for higher-profile events, • Company contribution towards one holiday per year Working Arrangement • Location flexible, with one required office day per week (North West England), • Hours are flexible and outcome-focused:, • Typical working window: 7am–8pm, • Some weeks may require 7 days, others minimal involvement, • Work schedule agreed 4 weeks in advance, • Salary and progression are based on competence, reliability and personality, not hours worked Compensation • £45,000 base salary per year, • Generous percentage of profits from successful staking plans, • Profit share structure to be agreed at interview, • Significant upside as the business and staking activity continues to grow The Ideal Candidate You will likely thrive in this role if you have: • Strong knowledge of sports, business and entertaining, • A solid understanding of gambling, odds and betting markets, • High levels of trustworthiness, discretion and attention to detail, • Confidence dealing with clients and guests in professional and social settings, • The ability to remain calm and reliable in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations, • A proactive mindset and strong personal judgement This role is not suited to candidates seeking fixed hours or a traditional 9–5. It is suited to someone who values responsibility, variety, autonomy and performance-based reward. Due to the nature of the role, discretion and professionalism are essential at all times.

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