EA to CEO

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national arts organisation is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to work closely with the Chief Executive. This full-time role involves managing complex diaries, preparing meetings, and coordinating travel. Ideal candidates will have significant experience supporting senior leaders and an excellent ability to communicate and build relationships, with a background in the arts sector. The role offers a hybrid work model with the majority on-site in Central London.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and competing priorities.
• Experience within the arts or creative sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and inboxes.
• Prepare briefings, agendas and meeting packs.
• Coordinate UK and international travel.
• Support Board meetings and governance administration.
• Coordinate events and hospitality.

Skills

Experience supporting senior leaders

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Confidence handling confidential information

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Senior Executive Assistant - Start date 5 Jan 2026

FTC 6–9 months | c.£45k | Full-time, Hybrid - 1 day per week remote - Central London (with sometravel)

I am delighted to besupporting a leading national arts organisation in the search for a superb Senior Executive Assistant to work closely with the Chief Executive. This is a high-profile role requiring exceptional organisation, judgment and discretion.

The role

• Complex diary and inbox management
• Preparing briefings, agendas and meeting packs
• Coordinating UK and international travel
• Supporting Board meetings and governance administration
• Event and hospitality coordination
• Managing enquiries and maintaining accurate records

You will have

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and attention to detail
• Confidence handling confidential information and competing priorities
• Experience within the arts or creative sector

Desirable

• Charity governance and GDPR knowledge
• International travel coordination experience
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills

A fantastic opportunity for a polished, proactive EA who thrives in fast-paced creative environments.

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