Business Assistant

Are you a strategic powerhouse with a background in Private Equity or experience working at the highest level of business leadership? Ready to partner with an inspiring, driven CEO and make a real impact on a rapidly growing global company? This could be the role you've been waiting for.

As the CEO’s trusted right hand, you’ll operate at the intersection of high-level strategy and seamless execution. Representing the CEO in meetings, contributing ideas, and playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s ambitious growth, you’ll be expected to bring your A-game every day.

The Role – EA to CEO

• Strategic Partnering: Act as a true right hand to the CEO & Chairman, ensuring you are always in the loop and two steps ahead.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with board members, investors, and C-suite leaders to ensure smooth, effective communication and project execution.
• Board Meetings: Schedule, attend, and confidently contribute to board meetings; prepare and distribute board packs and take minutes with precision.
• Travel Management: Coordinate complex global travel schedules for the CEO, who travels 2-3 times a month, often for extended periods.
• Inbox & Calendar Management: Proactively prioritise, organise, and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Process Improvement: Implement innovative processes and systems to enhance productivity and drive the business forward
• Wider Support: Seamlessly support the Chairman and wider Leadership Team with various projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Brand Ambassador: Present the business with confidence, professionalism, and passion.

You Will Be/Have – EA to CEO

• A highly experienced Business EA who is both strategic and hands-on.
• Bright, driven, and ambitious with a strong business acumen and impeccable work ethic.
• Proven experience within Private Equity is desired, working alongside senior leadership at board level.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, proactive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and outstanding PowerPoint skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to think strategically under pressure.
• A problem-solving mindset with a commitment to driving improvement and excellence.
• Must be flexible to go to the offices when needed – London and Reading

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive salary (£75k - £80k) with a 20-25% discretionary bonus.
• A hybrid working model with flexible London (Soho/Paddington/City) & Reading locations.
• Unparalleled opportunity for progression into a Chief of Staff role.
• The chance to be part of a company that’s making a genuine difference, with sustainability at its core.

Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced EA to CEO role? Apply now and become a critical force in this company’s extraordinary growth story!