Executive Assistant

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the luxury service sector is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This role requires a proactive, discreet, and articulate individual who excels in managing complex schedules and travel arrangements. With a focus on organisation and communication, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations within a busy office environment. If you are detail-oriented, possess exceptional logistical skills, and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the leadership team and enhance the efficiency of executive operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a corporate EA in a demanding environment.
• High personal standards and proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the CEO in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage complex diaries and travel planning with detailed itineraries.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Logistical Skills

Time Management

Discretion

Problem Solving

Education

Degree Educated

Tools

Advanced IT Skills

Job description

Role: EA to CEO
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday (with some flexibility outside normal working hours), 9am - 6pm
Location: Central London
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 Gross per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP

Our client is the CEO of a highly regarded Central London based company in the luxury service sector. They are looking for a highly discreet, articulate, astute corporate EA to support them in this busy, fast-paced position.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a focused and switched-on EA who is happy to be office-based providing comprehensive support to the CEO within this varied position. Given the extensive demands in their business, our client needs an EA who is highly organised and experienced at managing complex diaries, is an excellent time and task manager who can pre-empt problems and plan ahead at all times. Logistical and organisational skills will be your strengths, alongside having fantastic communication skills, excellent admin, being detail-focused, and concise.

You must be a self-starter who is proactive, personable, professional, and discreet. An ability to excel at extensive travel planning with detailed itineraries is essential. Your personal standards will be high, and you will connect with your role and have a lot to offer. Interviewing now.

Requirements

• Advanced IT and organisational skills are a must.
• Logistical and focused approach able to respond to issues quickly and resolve them.
• Discretion and confidentiality are key plus 7 years+ experience within a busy/demanding role as a corporate EA.
• Degree Educated.
• A quick learner willing to take on projects.
• Gatekeeping and the ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life.
• Liaising with all company staff.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Be fluent in the English Language.