Executive Assistant to CEO, Canary Wharf, London, up to £65k pa
Location: Canary Wharf, London (Office-based 5 days pw), occasional travel within the UK
Salary: up to £65,000 pa (DOE)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional out-of-hours support required)
The Business
My Client, a well established, family owned, rapidly expanding UK market leader specialising in the processing of animal by-products and renewable energy, is seeking a dynamic, switched-on Executive Assistant to provide high-impact 1:1 support to their CEO.
Operating at the heart of executive decision-making, this is a fast-paced, high-visibility role for a natural organiser and proactive gatekeeper who excels at staying three steps ahead.
The Role
-
Act as the strategic gatekeeper, trusted primary contact, and liaison between the CEO, internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
-
Manage a high-volume inbox and dynamic diary, taking dictation, drafting communications with speed and accuracy, and prioritising daily workflow.
-
Lead end-to-end meeting preparation: conduct background research, build executive briefing packs, and assemble board papers and agendas.
-
Drive operational project tracking across core departments (Finance, Sales, PR, HR, and IT), chasing deliverables and ensuring seamless updates.
-
Coordinate complex international and domestic travel itineraries, logistics, and accommodations.
-
Oversee executive administrative tasks, including board catering, subscription renewals, minute distribution, and ad-hoc operational initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
-
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as an Executive Assistant, in a UK business, ideally in manufacturing or engineering, supporting a CEO or C-Suite leader. Demonstrated career longevity and a stable track record supporting leaders through business cycles are essential.
-
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with rapid, accurate typing and a proactive "over-communicator" mindset.
-
Mindset: Highly organised, resilient, and confident asking questions to get up to speed on technical subject matter.
-
Mobility: A full, clean UK driving licence (required).
Why Apply?
This is a pivotal role within an essential, high-growth green industry offering direct executive exposure, operational breadth, and long-term stability.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Executive Assistant to CEO, Canary Wharf, London, up to £65k pa
Grosvenor Talent is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is treated less favourably on the basis of a protected characteristic as defined under the Equality Act 2010. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Grosvenor Talent is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Grosvenor Talent Ltd is a people and leadership consultancy that helps organisations source, develop, and retain the capability they need to perform and grow. The business offers a connected range of services, including Search & Selection, Recruitment, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, and HR Consultancy. Working closely with clients, Grosvenor Talent focuses on placing the right people in the right roles and enhancing leadership capability at all levels. The company partners with organisations to find exceptional talent, develop future leaders, and build stronger, more resilient businesses
