CEO Executive Assistant (12-Month FTC) - Diary & Exec Support

Checkatrade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cashplan (WPA)

Holiday buy and sell

Cycle to Work scheme

Home and Tech scheme

EV scheme (Octopus)

Life insurance

Pathway – Financial Wellbeing

Payroll Giving

Pension Planning

TradePoint discount (B&Q)

Job summary

Checkatrade in London (Moorgate) is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO on a 12-month maternity cover. You will own the CEO's diary, coordinate meetings, manage travel, and be the trusted first point of contact for senior stakeholders.

You’ll support leadership rhythms, chase actions, and ensure the CEO can focus on strategic decisions. This role demands discretion, strong organisation, and the ability to push back when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a fast-moving business.
• Sharp eye for detail and ability to judge urgency vs importance.
• Total discretion with confidential information; trusted with sensitive details.
• Calm, organised approach; ability to manage upwards and push back when needed.

Responsibilities

• Owning the CEO's diary end-to-end, prioritising meetings and ensuring clear purpose.
• Coordinating board and leadership meetings, papers, and actions.
• Managing travel and itineraries, handling logistics for readiness.
• Acting as trusted first point of contact for the CEO with senior stakeholders.
• Keeping leadership rhythm: coordinating offsites and cross-team moments.
• Owning improvements to how the CEO's office operates day-to-day.

Skills

CEO support

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Calm, organised under pressure

Job description

Checkatrade in London (Moorgate) is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO on a 12-month maternity cover. You will own the CEO's diary, coordinate meetings, manage travel, and be the trusted first point of contact for senior stakeholders.

You’ll support leadership rhythms, chase actions, and ensure the CEO can focus on strategic decisions. This role demands discretion, strong organisation, and the ability to push back when needed.