EA to Founder & CEO (Maternity Cover) – High-Impact, Global Role

EMJ - European Medical Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorely Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide maternity cover for our Founder & CEO. You will manage a complex schedule, coordinate UK and international travel, organise board and leadership meetings, and handle personal and corporate administration across multiple businesses including EMJ and Chelmsford City Football Club.

You will thrive on responsibility, maintain exceptional organisation, and think ahead to deliver high-value results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive in a demanding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident dealing with senior executives, high-profile individuals and external stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and modern productivity tools.
• Experience organising international travel, events and complex logistics.
• A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently, making decisions and taking ownership.
• A genuine willingness to get involved in whatever needs doing, big or small.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Founder & CEO, managing a complex schedule, inbox, meetings and priorities.
• Act as trusted gatekeeper, protecting the CEO's time and focusing on high-value activities.
• Anticipate requirements, identify issues and proactively find solutions.
• Liaise confidently with senior executives, business partners and external stakeholders.
• Manage all diary commitments and coordinate UK and international travel.
• Organise leadership, board and management meetings with agendas and materials.
• Record actions and deadlines, following up for accountability.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoices, and administrative processes.
• Lead planning and delivery of events, incentives and hospitality.
• Provide discreet support for personal and family commitments, and brand activities.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Initiative

Communication skills

Executive support

IT skills

Travel logistics

Emotional intelligence

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Gorely Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide maternity cover for our Founder & CEO. You will manage a complex schedule, coordinate UK and international travel, organise board and leadership meetings, and handle personal and corporate administration across multiple businesses including EMJ and Chelmsford City Football Club.

You will thrive on responsibility, maintain exceptional organisation, and think ahead to deliver high-value results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial