Executive Assistant to CEO

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly polished, proactive and commercially astute Executive Assistant to support an entrepreneurial and fast-moving CEO within a boutique, high-performing business based in Sloane Square.

This is a true right-hand role, requiring an EA who is confident operating at pace, able to think strategically, and who takes real ownership of their workload. The CEO is dynamic, detail-focused and values an EA who can anticipate needs, bring structure and drive efficiency across both business and personal matters.

The Role

A broad and fast-paced position, you will act as a central point of coordination across the business, ensuring the CEO is fully supported, prepared and operating at maximum efficiency.

• Extensive and ever-changing diary and inbox management, prioritising effectively across competing demands


• Coordinating meetings, travel, events and logistics to a meticulous standard


• Acting as gatekeeper and ambassador, liaising with stakeholders at all levels


• Preparing briefing packs, presentations, reports and first-draft communications


• Proactively identifying improvements and implementing new ways of working to support the CEO and wider team


• Managing internal and external communications, screening calls and responding where appropriate


• Ensuring the CEO is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with all materials prepared in advance


• Tracking actions, following up and ensuring completion across multiple workstreams


• Maintaining accurate databases, filing systems and documentation

You will also take ownership of a range of operational and business support functions, including:

• Coordinating expenses, invoices and purchase orders


• Supporting health & safety processes, reporting and committee coordination


• Assisting with HR administration, staff engagement initiatives and internal policies


• Supporting marketing, PR coordination and website/content updates


• Minute-taking and preparation of board and committee papers

In addition, there will be occasional personal support, including management of personal administration, properties and ad hoc tasks.

The Candidate

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience supporting at C-suite level


• A true self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative


• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail


• Calm, personable and articulate with strong emotional intelligence


• A natural problem solver with a "can do" attitude and strong work ethic


• Able to juggle multiple priorities and see tasks through to completion

Crucially, you will be highly tech-savvy and confident leveraging AI tools and digital systems to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and enhance output across the CEO's office.

The Offering

• Hybrid working model - Mondays WFH


• Collaborative, high-calibre environment thats growing


• A varied and impactful role with real ownership


• Exposure to senior decision-making and business operations

This is a standout opportunity for a career EA who enjoys being fully embedded in a business, adding value at every level and working closely with a driven and ambitious CEO.

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