We are looking for a highly professional, proactive, and efficient Executive Assistant (EA) to provide expert support to our Chief Executive and Finance Director in this diverse and wide-ranging role. The opportunity requires the ability to work independently with exceptional levels of communication and professionalism to manage complex and evolving priorities. The experienced EA will act as a trusted partner to ensure there is successful delivery of executive level tasks and contribute to the overall efficiency of the senior leadership team, aligning to our Vision 20230 business plan. The role will suit someone who is a natural relationship‑builder with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
Based at our HQ in London, with a minimum of four days in the office, you will be in the heart of the West End, with easy connections to local transport links. We offer a highly competitive salary package, with flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances.
Main tasks:
Calendar & Diary Management:
Anticipate the needs of the CEO and FD, by proactively preparing meeting summaries, briefs and information ahead of schedule
Maintain comprehensive calendars including internal meetings, external engagements, travel, and personal commitments.
Prepare detailed travel packs with agendas and supporting documentation.
Inbox Management & Email Triage:
Implement a structured inbox system to prioritise urgent communications and delegate routine queries, responding on their behalf as required
Summarise key communications and flag urgent issues for immediate attention
Leadership Coordination
Act as a trusted liaison between the CEO & FD and internal stakeholders, anticipating needs and resolving issues proactively.
Influence and engage with senior leadership to maintain output delivery
Be the senior administrative support, coordinating Management Board, Operations Board, Performance Committee and Risk Management Group meetings including scheduling, agenda preparation and circulation of information ahead of time
Record minutes, ensuring actions are agreed and circulated post meetings
Support with change management, being adaptable to the needs of the business
Project management
Ensure strategic project priorities and deadlines are met as part of the Vision 2030 business plan without needing direction
Track agreed actions, deadlines, and deliverables across teams—chasing progress independently where required.
Correspondence & Document Preparation:
Draft, proofread, and prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and briefings.
What will it take to be successful?
The ideal candidate will have significant experience of supporting C-Suite individuals with a high level of professionalism. You will ideally have worked within a partnership, property, or professional services firm, demonstrating a robust understanding of executive responsibilities and support. You will be proactive, efficient and effective in your delivery, enabling you to be a step ahead, eliminating issues before they escalate. You will be an expert communicator, being able to influence senior stakeholders and adapt to changing environments. Finally, flexibility will be key in order to meet the requirements of leadership meetings and an ever-changing schedule.
Travel across our UK offices will also be required in this role.
You may have experience of the following: Senior Executive Assistant, C‑Suite Executive Assistant, Executive Support Partner, Personal Assistant to CEO, Chief Executive Assistant, Senior PA, Business Support Manager, Executive Operations Coordinator, Senior Administrative Partner.
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