Executive Assistant to CEO

Overview

We are recruiting an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a fast-expanding international company headquartered in Central London. This position offers hybrid working with three office days weekly and a competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000 plus a discretionary bonus. The company employs approximately 200 people across three countries and is experiencing rapid growth, necessitating expanded Executive Assistant support.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive executive support to the CEO in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.
• Co-manage complex, shifting calendars involving multiple global time zones.
• Organize international business travel, creating detailed itineraries and managing last-minute changes smoothly.
• Compose, edit, and respond to communications on the CEO's behalf with exceptional written English proficiency and meticulous attention to detail.
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper by prioritizing competing demands and anticipating CEO requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the existing Executive Assistant to maintain consistent and seamless support.
• Assist with office management tasks ensuring an efficient London office environment.
• Coordinate corporate meetings, events, off-site activities, and business-wide initiatives.
• Provide occasional personal assistant duties including managing appointments, household administration, and visiting the CEO's London home as needed.
• Accompany the CEO on business travels when necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Managing Director, or a C-suite executive.
• Strong collaborator comfortable acting as a true business partner and enhancing executive effectiveness beyond diary management.
• Excellent command of written English, with impeccable grammar and spelling, essential for preparing executive correspondence.
• Exceptional organizational skills able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-evolving environment.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset thriving within a rapidly growing business.
• Willingness to provide both business and occasional personal support when required.
• Maintains confidentiality, trustworthy, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• London-based with availability to visit the CEO’s residence as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 based on experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Hybrid working model: three days in the office each week.
• Opportunity to join an ambitious international growth company.
• Work collaboratively alongside an experienced Executive Assistant in a supportive team.
• Experience a diverse role blending Executive Assistant duties with office management and business operations.

Additional Information

This role is ideal for a dedicated Executive Assistant eager to act as a right-hand partner to the CEO, enjoy a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and contribute to an exciting phase of international expansion.