Executive Assistant

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end design recruitment firm in SW London seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Founder. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience and strong organisational skills. This role involves managing schedules, databases, and assisting with marketing activities. The position offers growth potential within a creative environment and includes two days of work from home.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Friendly, dynamic, and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Founder with administration tasks.
• Coordinating complex calendar and travel arrangements.
• Managing client databases and assisting with PR enquiries.
• Creating marketing emails and social media posts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proficiency in MS Office

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EA to Founder Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s high-end Interior Design client is seeking a brilliant Executive Assistant to support their Founder. Based in their beautiful showroom in SW London, this role requires an experienced Executive Assistant with standout organisational and administration skills.

The successful candidate will have Executive Assistant experience in a similar company and a proven track record of success. The role offers great growth potential and as the Founder is often required to travel globally, the Executive Assistant must be able to act as their gatekeeper and quickly instil trust. As well as supporting the Founder with full Executive Assistant duties there will be additional operational support duties across the London office.

Salary: £55,000-£70,000 DOE

Hours: 09:30 – 18:00 Monday to Friday – 2 days WFH

Location: SW London

Start date: ideally ASAP but happy to wait a notice period

Executive Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Directly supporting the Founder with full day-to-day administration
• Coordinating complex calendar, travel and meetings. Their diary is back-to-back and constantly changing.
• Acting as the central point between the London and Global offices
• Managing and updating client databases
• Creating and distributing marketing emails, social media posts and assisting with PR enquiries
• Assisting with new product development projects, ensuring reminders are sent and timelines observed
• Providing high level customer service and building client networks

Executive Assistant Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant is required
• Excellent organisational skills- proactive, meticulous and able to operate in an organised and logical manner
• An interest in design or interiors is desirable
• Proficient and intuitive knowledge of computers, especially MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• A friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude and excellent eye for detail
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company
• Experience working in a small company is beneficial
• Excellent command of English – both verbal and written

This is an exciting opportunity for a high performing Executive Assistant who wants to develop their career in a creative industry.

Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique, London and Dubai based recruitment firm specialising in business and private administrative support in the UK, Europe and Middle East.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days then sadly your application has been unsuccessful.