Executive assistant

CM recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel company is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO with administrative tasks, strategic coordination, and international travel. The role offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours and a competitive salary of £55k to £65k plus bonuses and benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury sectors and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

25 Days of annual paid leave

Day off for your Birthday

Pension

Mental wellness spa day

Personal travel allowance

Paid learning scheme

Long stay bonuses

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at C-suite level in luxury, travel or hospitality.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Act as a primary point of contact between the CEO and internal teams.
• Conduct background research and prepare briefing documents.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Emotional Intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Trello

Notion

Job description

Executive assistant - Required for this luxury travel company to support the CEO. Hybrid with two days in the office per week based close to Stratford tube station in London. The successful candidate must have previous EA experience within travel of hospitality, salary between 50/65k plus bonus and great benefits

Executive assistants duties
-Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support including diary management, travel arrangements, inbox management, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
-Strategic Coordination: Support the CEO in managing priorities, tracking key business initiatives, and ensuring timely follow-through on decisions and projects.
-Communication & Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact between the CEO and internal teams, partners, and high-profile clients; draft professional correspondence and board-level documents.
-Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and coordinate action items across leadership and department heads.
-International Travel & Event Support: Accompany the CEO on select overseas trips or on your own to attend meetings and provide on the ground meet and greet support for UHNW clients.
-Event Planning: Organise internal and external events, leadership offsites, and executive-level hospitality experiences when required.
-Project Oversight: Support or lead small, high-priority internal projects on behalf of the CEO, ensuring they stay on track and aligned with strategic goals.
-Research & Briefing Preparation: Conduct background research on clients, partners, destinations, and industry trends to prepare briefing documents and talking points for meetings and conferences.
-Expense Management: Oversee the CEO’s expense reconciliation and ensure efficient handling of travel, hospitality, and operational budgets related to executive activities.
-Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with utmost integrity and professionalism.

Executive assistants skills required
-Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant at C-suite level, working within luxury, travel or hospitality sectors.
-Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally.
-Impeccable attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and a calm, polished demeanour.
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong project coordination skills and ability to multitask under pressure.
-Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Trello, Notion).
-Discreet, trustworthy, and adept at managing confidential information.
-Flexible and adaptable – comfortable with evolving priorities and a fast-moving schedule.

Additional information
-Base salary of £55k - £65k pa
-Performance-related bonus
-Flexible/hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week
-25 Days of annual paid leave
-Day off for your Birthday
-Pension
-Mental wellness spa day
-Personal travel allowance
-Paid learning scheme
-Long stay bonuses
-Opportunities for international travel

Working Hours and Location
-London (Stratford) based role with 2 days required in the office, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 6pm.
-Other days will be working from home from 9am to 6pm, but with flexibility to come into London for ad hoc meetings.

If you are interested in the above role please apply online or send your cv to [e-mail] quoting DT59887