EA to CEO

Strictly Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a dynamic events consultancy located in London. The role involves high-level administrative support, complex diary management, and proactive problem-solving. Candidates should have a strong EA/PA background, be degree-educated, and be comfortable with Microsoft 365. This temp-to-perm position offers a salary of up to £53,000 and requires immediate availability for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong EA/PA background in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO's complex diary and email.
• Coordinate travel and logistics.
• Prepare documents and presentations.
• Act as a liaison between teams.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Confident

Friendly

Strong relationships

Problem-solver

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Apple/MacOS

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO

Salary: Up to £53,000

Contract: Temp to Perm (Immediate Start Required)

Location: London - 4 days office / 1 day WFH

Industry: Fun, Exciting Events Consultancy

Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in fast‑paced, creative environments? Do you love supporting visionary leaders while keeping operations running seamlessly behind the scenes? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We're partnering with a dynamic and exciting events consultancy looking for a highly skilled, proactive and resourceful EA to support temp‑to‑perm position, so we need someone who can start immediately and hit the ground running.

The Role

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations. You'll provide high‑level administrative, organisational, and project support to the CEO and wider leadership team.

• Complex diary and email management for the CEO
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and logistics
• Preparing expenses, including credit card reconciliations
• Managing priorities, anticipating needs, and flagging urgent matters
• Coordinating meetings and producing agendas, minutes, and follow‑ups
• Acting as a key liaison between the Business Operations Team and senior stakeholders
• Supporting with internal events, including Town Halls and team meetings
• Meeting and greeting visitors, arranging refreshments
• Assisting with personal administration including travel, household tasks, and family organisation
• Preparing documents, reports, and presentations in line with brand standards
• Organising leadership away days, dinners, and team events
• Working closely with international EAs to coordinate global support
• General office support and ensuring smooth daily operations

About You

You’ll be:

• Highly organised, proactive, and confident
• Friendly, positive, and able to build strong relationships
• A natural problem‑solver with excellent attention to detail
• Calm under pressure and able to manage shifting priorities
• Discreet, trustworthy, and committed
• Tech‑savvy - comfortable with Microsoft 365 and Apple/MacOS
• Experienced: ideally degree‑educated with strong EA/PA background in fast‑paced, growing environments