EA to CIO

LRA Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City-based insurance firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a newly appointed member of its senior leadership team. This high-profile position involves managing complex schedules, coordinating international travel, and providing intelligent support. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced environments and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills. This role offers a permanent contract with attractive company benefits, and immediate candidates are preferred.

Benefits

Great company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior EA or PA supporting C-suite executives.
• Track record of loyalty and longevity in senior EA roles.
• Experience in professional services or demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and schedules.
• Coordinate extensive international travel and security arrangements.
• Handle inbox management and conduct research.
• Provide ad-hoc personal support and assist in project-based work.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

High emotional intelligence

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Discretion

Job description

Weareworkinginpartnershipwithaleading,City basedinsurancefirmthatisseekinganoutstandingExecutiveAssistanttosupportanewlyappointedmemberofitsseniorleadershipteam.Thisisahigh-profilerolesupportingawell-knownindividualwithadistinguishedcareerspanningseveralseniorandpublic-facingappointments.

ThepositionisideallysuitedtoanexperiencedSeniorEA/PAwhohaspreviouslysupportedapublicfigureorC-suiteexecutiveandwhothrivesinfast-paced,high-pressureenvironmentsrequiringabsolutediscretion.Responsibilitieswillincludecomplexdiaryandschedulemanagement,extensiveinternationaltravelcoordination(includingsecurityarrangementswhererequired),inboxmanagement,research,ad-hocpersonalsupport,andinvolvementinarangeofproject-basedwork.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewilldemonstrateexceptionalinterpersonalandcommunicationskills,highemotionalintelligence,andaproventrackrecordofloyaltyandlongevityinseniorEAroles.Whilepriorexperiencewithininsuranceisnotessential,significantanddemonstrableexperiencesupportingseniorleaderswithinprofessionalservicesorsimilarlydemandingenvironmentsisrequired.Immediatecandidatesarepreferred,buttheclientcanwaitamonthfortheperfectfit.Ifyouareaproactive,capableEAwhopprisesyourselfonofferingintelligent,intuitivesupportwe'dlovetospeaktoyouaboutthisrole.

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