EA to CEO and Chairman (15 month fixed term contract)

Dr. Martens; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company seeks an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chairman to provide proactive and confidential support. The role includes managing calendars, organising meetings, and coordinating international travel. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fast-paced environments, advanced IT skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively. This position offers hybrid working and excellent perks, including discounts and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome to the family free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Award-winning shares plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a publicly listed, international environment is crucial.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools is required.
• Must demonstrate discretion and integrity when managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential support to the CEO and Chairman.
• Manage a complex calendar and high-volume inbox.
• Organise international travel and meetings.

Skills

Proven experience supporting a CEO in a fast-paced environment

Advanced IT proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams/Zoom)

Strong written and verbal communication

Discretion and integrity

Flexibility and resilience

Solutions-focused mindset

Ability to influence and inspire

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

SO, WHAT’S THE STORY?

This role is pivotal in enabling our CEO and Chairman to focus on driving the business forward, ensuring smooth operations, shaping strategy and steering transformation at pace.

THIS IS A 15 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT COVERING MATERNITY LEAVE.

THE GIG

You will provide high‑level, proactive and confidential support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, optimising their time and on strategic priorities.

As our Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chairman you will be responsible for:

• Proactively managing a complex, fast-moving calendar and high-volume inbox for both the CEO and Chairman.
• Coordinating internal and external meetings, including Global Leadership Team sessions and quarterly off‑sites.
• Organising international travel across multiple sectors, including flights, accommodation, visas, and itineraries.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders and preparing presentations, reports, and communications.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• Proven experience supporting a CEO in a publicly listed, fast-paced, international environment.
• Advanced IT proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams/Zoom) and strong written and verbal communication.
• Discretion, integrity, and confidence in managing senior stakeholders coupled with flexibility, resilience, and proactivity, with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Influence: share ideas confidently, listen empathetically, and adapt approach to resonate with others, bringing positivity and strong communication skills to inspire enthusiasm.
• Drive: embody pride in our brand, proactively seek improvement, and deliver on promises with integrity. Show initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organise: prioritise demands, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities for improvement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. We’re not working with external agencies for this position, so we kindly ask agencies not to contact TA or anyone at Dr. Martens about this role.

If you job advertisement only, as we’re unable to respond to direct outreach.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.