Executive Assistant

Charlesbye; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic communications company in London seeks an organized and enthusiastic individual to assist with managing meetings and director diaries. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a proactive approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Interest in current affairs, politics, media, and business.

Responsibilities

• Manage director diaries and day-to-day tasks.
• Schedule and organize internal and external meetings.
• Oversee database management and company contracts.
• Arrange travel and company entertainment as needed.
• Manage internal and external events and liaise with speakers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Self-starter

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Charlesbye is looking for a bright, keen, and organised individual ready to step in and join our fast-growing business.

Founded by former No10 comms chiefs Lee Cain and Lucia Hodgson, Charlesbye is a full-service strategic communications company, with a client roster that includes some of the world's biggest and most exciting brands - ranging from FTSEs to start ups in a wide range of sectors. Our deep political and media roots have been tested by the cut and thrust of some of the UK's biggest political and public health campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Managing director diaries and supporting them with day to day priorities and tasks.
• Scheduling and managing internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Database management, and oversight of company contracts.
• Arranging travel, accommodation, and company entertainment when necessary.
• Managing internal and external events, dinners, panel events, and liaising with speakers.

We’re looking for a candidate who

• Are organised and able to juggle priorities while managing a variety of different projects to tight deadlines.
• Has an excellent manner, communications skills, and is a people person.
• Is a reliable self starter with a positive attitude.
• Great energy, drive and a love of working in a buzzy office.
• Proactively contributes to the company culture.
• Can turn their hand to a number of tasks, and is competent across personal management, administrative, and diary management.
• Great ‘can do’ attitude and a love for getting involved in the wider business.
• Are brimming with enthusiasm and a desire to succeed.
• Has an interest about current affairs, politics, the media and business.

Benefits

Charlesbye offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays, an in-office collaborative environment and plenty of professional development.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV and a one-page covering letter on why you think you would be a great hire for Charlesbye, to [e-mail] by 30th September 2025.

Website: http://charlesbyestrategy.com