EA to CEO

C&C Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

30 days annual leave

Bonus

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO for a leading specialist financial services organisation based in London. The role sits at the heart of the executive office, partnering with the CEO and supporting the wider senior team.

You will manage complex diaries, prepare briefing papers and presentations, coordinate board interactions and lead high-level administrative support with a proactive, strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite or senior leadership.
• Experience within financial services, banking, or corporate environment preferred.
• Proven diary management, executive travel, board meetings and senior events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Proactive, resourceful with good judgement under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams; comfortable with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s complex diary, appointments, meetings and travel; act as gatekeeper to optimise time.
• Prepare agendas, briefing papers, presentations and meeting documentation; draft executive communications.
• Act as primary contact for board members and senior stakeholders; ensure smooth information flow.
• Support board and committee meetings with the Company Secretary; prepare papers and note actions.
• Provide diary, meeting and administrative support to the Executive Management Team and candidates.
• Coordinate executive off-sites, Town Halls, audits, strategic projects and events; anticipate needs and resolve issues.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

MS Office & Teams

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO for a highly respected specialist financial services organisation based in London.

This is a pivotal and varied Executive Assistant position offering the opportunity to work as a trusted partner to the CEO while providing high-level support across the Executive Management Team. This role would suit an experienced C-suite Executive Assistant who enjoys anticipating needs, resolving issues and creating structure within a busy executive office.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position

EA to CEO

Hybrid set up

4/1

Benefits

Pension, health insurance, 30 days annual leave, bonus

What they do

Banking

Size of company

130 ppl

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

You will be joining a collaborative, professional and values-led organisation that is committed to being a trusted specialist partner to its clients, employees and stakeholders.

The business values transparency, engagement, anticipation and teamwork. Employees are encouraged to take accountability, share ideas and continue learning. This is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant who wants to become a valued member of the senior leadership environment and make a visible contribution to the smooth running of the organisation.

Key responsibilities for this EA position:

• Manage the CEO’s complex diary, appointments, meetings and travel, acting as a trusted gatekeeper to optimise their time.
• Prepare agendas, briefing papers, presentations and meeting documentation, while drafting and coordinating executive communications.
• Act as the primary contact for board members, shareholders, clients, senior executives and internal stakeholders, ensuring the effective flow of information.
• Support board and committee meetings alongside the Company Secretary, including preparing papers, taking minutes, distributing materials and monitoring actions.
• Provide diary, meeting, interview and administrative support to the Executive Management Team, helping to deliver an excellent stakeholder and candidate experience.
• Coordinate executive off-sites, Town Halls, audits, strategic projects and events, proactively anticipating requirements and resolving issues before they escape.

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Ideally five to seven years’ experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams.
• Experience within financial services, banking, specialist funding or another professional corporate environment is preferred.
• Proven experience of complex diary management, executive travel, board meetings, committees and senior-level events.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, pragmatic and resourceful approach, with excellent judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams, alongside confidence using AI tools and other business platforms.

Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?

Reference: JF - 1372002

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.