Executive Assistant to CEO

FY Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-led organization is seeking an adaptable Executive Assistant to support the CEO and leadership team, focusing on diary management and stakeholder coordination. Located in Greater London, the role is hybrid with an annual salary up to £55,000 plus benefits. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy close collaboration with senior leadership. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact within a small, dynamic team.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Cash contribution towards health insurance

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supporting senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary for the CEO and support leadership team.
• Coordinate meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas and track actions from meetings.
• Manage travel arrangements for national and international trips.
• Support events and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO

Hybrid – 2 days in office
Up to £55,000 + benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a privately funded, mission-led organisation operating at the intersection of financial services, technology and innovation.

This organisation is intentionally small, highly collaborative and fast-moving. Backed by private industry and working closely with senior stakeholders across government, finance and innovation, it has built a strong national profile in a short period of time. With a team of around 10, it combines a start‑up mindset with meaningful, purpose‑driven work.

The Role

The organisation is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO, with light‑touch support to the wider leadership team. This is a trusted partner role, ideal for an EA who enjoys autonomy, variety and close exposure to senior decision‑making.

You’ll support a busy CEO, helping manage a dynamic workload involving high‑profile stakeholders and multiple priorities, while also contributing to the smooth running of the leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full and complex diary management for the CEO, plus support to the COO and two Directors
• Coordinating meetings with senior external stakeholders, including board‑level and public‑sector contacts
• Preparing agendas, attending leadership meetings, and tracking actions and follow‑ups
• Managing national and occasional international travel arrangements
• Supporting meetings, events and stakeholder engagements
• Providing general administrative and operational support as required

This role will naturally evolve and grow, offering valuable insight into how a CEO and senior leadership team operate, while remaining firmly grounded in the core EA skillset.

About You

This role would suit an Executive Assistant who thrives in , fast‑paced environments, such as start‑ups, small financial firms, consultancies, or agile not‑for‑profit organisations.

You are likely to be:

Adaptable, calm under pressure and comfortable managing competing priorities. Experienced in a boutique or early‑stage organisation, where ambiguity and change are part of the day‑to‑day, Confident supporting senior leaders and able to challenge constructively when needed.

Curious, proactive and quick to learn, with a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving. Highly organised, detail‑oriented and emotionally intelligent, Personable, collaborative and a positive presence within a small team.

Experience within financial services or a related sector is helpful but not essential. Mindset, capability and attitude are far more important.

You’ll likely have 5+ years’ experience as an EA, and see this as a career‑building role supporting at CEO level, while still enjoying being hands‑on and close to the detail.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Cash contribution towards health insurance, Pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year Hybrid working, with core office days Wednesday and Thursday

Core hours: 9:00–5:00

If you’re an ambitious, adaptable Executive Assistant who enjoys working closely with senior leaders in a small, high‑impact organisation, this is a rare opportunity to make a genuine difference.