EA to Founder/CEO (Bristol)

Joss Search & Selection Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days' holiday

On-site gym

Meals provided

Flexible working

Job summary

Joss Search & Selection Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of a fast-growing engineering business in Bristol. The role involves managing the Founder’s complex diary, coordinating UK and international travel, and ensuring priorities are aligned with the leadership team’s strategic agenda.

This position offers a significant level of visibility within a dynamic scale-up, with a competitive salary up to £80,000, a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence to prioritise, influence and push back when needed
• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
• High levels of professionalism and discretion
• A genuine passion for Executive Assistant support as a long-term career

Responsibilities

• Complex diary, inbox and calendar management
• Coordinating UK and international travel
• Managing competing priorities and protecting the Founder's time
• Gatekeeping and stakeholder management
• Preparing meeting materials, agendas and briefings
• Taking minutes and driving actions to completion
• Supporting projects and business-critical initiatives
• Acting as a central point of coordination across the leadership team
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing ad hoc personal support as required

Job description

EA to Founder/CEO (Bristol)
PR/031729
Up to £80,000!

We are supporting one of Europe's fastest-growing engineering businesses in their search for an Executive Assistant to support their Founder & CEO.

This is a highly visible role within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial scale-up experiencing significant growth. Working closely with the Founder, COO and wider leadership team, you'll become a trusted right hand, helping to bring structure and momentum to a dynamic business where priorities move quickly and no two days are the same.

The Role

Supporting the Founder & CEO, you will play a key role in ensuring priorities are managed effectively and the business continues to operate smoothly during an exciting phase of growth. Responsibilities include:

• Complex diary, inbox and calendar management
• Coordinating UK and international travel
• Managing competing priorities and protecting the Founder's time
• Gatekeeping and stakeholder management
• Preparing meeting materials, agendas and briefings
• Taking minutes and driving actions to completion
• Supporting projects and business-critical initiatives
• Acting as a central point of coordination across the leadership team
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing ad hoc personal support as required

This is far more than a traditional EA role. The successful candidate will become a genuine extension of the Founder and a trusted member of the wider business.

Benefits & Details

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme, private medical insurance and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Bristol Parkway location
• Inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture
• Excellent office environment with meals provided and on-site gym
• Flexible working, with an expectation to be in the office when the Founder is

About You

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable Executive Assistant who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys supporting ambitious leaders.

You will have:

• Experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence to prioritise, influence and push back when needed
• Experience working in fast-paced environments
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
• High levels of professionalism and discretion
• A genuine passion for Executive Assistant support as a long-term career

Industry experience is less important than mindset, adaptability and the ability to build a strong partnership with a senior stakeholder.

This is a standout EA opportunity within the Bristol market, offering direct exposure to an impressive Founder & CEO and the chance to play a key role in a rapidly growing scale-up. If you're looking for impact, variety and long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.