Executive Assistant

Lily Shippen; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity company in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Group CEO. This role involves managing the CEO's schedule, handling travel arrangements, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have prior experience at the Group CEO level and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive compensation between £80,000 and £100,000 and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting at Group CEO level in a high-profile organization.
• Tech-savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Group CEO’s schedule and ensure smooth operations.
• Handle travel arrangements including flights and accommodations.
• Act as a gatekeeper and represent the Group CEO in meetings.

Skills

Diary management

Travel arrangements

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Liaising with stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, an expanding and Private Equity backed organisation, based in the heart of the City, is looking for an experienced and discreet Executive Assistant to support their Group CEO. This role requires an Executive Assistant who knows what good looks like. Liaising with a number of stakeholders, and representing the Group CEO as their gatekeeper, you will manage their schedule, liaise internally and externally on their behalf, whilst always being on call to ensure they are fully supported. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant that has held a similar post for a high-profile organisation and is looking for an opportunity to support a Group CEO during a time of growth and development.

Position: Executive Assistant

Salary: £80,000-£100,000

Location: London

Contract: Permanent - Hybrid

Consultant: [e-mail] - Please direct all enquiries to Camilla.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of Group CEO’s schedule; diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments
• Meeting management; research, meeting notes, setting agendas, following up, action points
• Travel arrangements; booking flights / accommodation / transfers, on call to ensure travel arrangements run smoothly and rearrange any last-minute changes
• Liaise on the Group CEO’s behalf with internal and external stakeholders; put together reports and presentations, attend meetings on the Group CEO’s behalf and act as an ambassador to the Group CEO
• Liaise closely with key members of the Group CEO’s internal office to ensure the Group CEO is fully supported across all areas of the business

Personal Specification

• Prior experience of supporting at Group CEO level, ideally within a FTSE 100 or Private Equity backed organisation
• Tech‑savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Highly organized, proactive and professional, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst acting as a gatekeeper
• Comfortable working autonomously but within a wider Executive team

If you are an Executive Assistant, who is at the top of their game, and looking for an exciting and full throttle role, this is the role for you! Please get in contact immediately to have a discreet and confidential initial conversation.