Chief Executive Assistant to CEO — Lead & Drive Strategy in London

ARIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life Assurance

Volunteer days

Pension

Cycle to Work

Job summary

ARIA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to lead ARIA's team of executive assistants whilst providing exceptional support to the CEO. You will build an outstanding and efficient executive support function that will enable ARIA to be a highly productive organisation.

You will lead the management of the CEO’s diary, correspondence, meetings, travel and events, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for every commitment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior or Lead Executive Assistant supporting CEOs or senior executives in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading and developing a team of assistants, hiring well and setting high standards.
• Excellent judgement and discretion in handling sensitive information and relationships.
• Ability to think several steps ahead and act proactively without being asked.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve ARIA's EA function, coaching the team and ensuring resilient coverage.
• Own the CEO's diary, prioritise commitments, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues as needed.
• Manage CEO inbox and correspondence, prioritising or delegating as appropriate.
• Coordinate board and committee paper workflows, agendas, minutes, and actions.
• Oversee travel logistics, transport, accommodation, and detailed itineraries.
• Support planning and delivery of internal events and team activities.

Skills

Executive support

Team leadership

Diary management

Discretion

Stakeholder engagement

Travel coordination

Job description

ARIA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to lead ARIA's team of executive assistants whilst providing exceptional support to the CEO. You will build an outstanding and efficient executive support function that will enable ARIA to be a highly productive organisation.

You will lead the management of the CEO’s diary, correspondence, meetings, travel and events, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for every commitment.