Executive Assistant

Joss Search & Selection Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Joss Search & Selection Ltd is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO in a Bristol-based, high-growth scale-up. You will become a trusted partner, managing the Founder’s calendar, priorities and stakeholder communications across the business.

The role offers office-based work with flexibility to work from home when the Founder is not in the office, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Discreet and trustworthy professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Founder & CEO across a broad range of duties.
• Prioritise competing tasks and manage the CEO's calendar.
• Coordinate with leadership team and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively identify solutions to executive challenges.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Job description

EA to Founder/CEO

PR/027853 Up to £80k! We are supporting one of Europe's fastest-growing engineering businesses in their search for an Executive Assistant to support their Founder & CEO. This is a rare opportunity to join a Bristol-based high-growth scale-up at a pivotal stage of its journey, working directly alongside an ambitious Founder and a collaborative leadership team. The business is innovative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial, offering the chance to become a true extension of the Founder while gaining broad exposure across the organisation.

The Role

This is a high-level EA role supporting the Founder & CEO across a broad range of responsibilities. You will play a critical role in helping the Founder operate effectively, managing competing priorities and ensuring their time is focused on the areas that create the greatest impact for the business.

Benefits & Details

Bristol Parkway

• Salary between £60-80,000 (depending on experience)
• Office-based position with flexibility to WFH when the Founder is not in the office
• Comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Collaborative and supportive office culture with great amenities

About You

• This role will suit an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working within high-growth environments and supporting ambitious leaders.
• Previous experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong prioritisation and time management abilities
• Proactive, solutions-focused and resourceful
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident managing expectations and pushing back when required
• Calm and composed under pressure
• Highly professional, discreet and trustworthy
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about Executive Assistant support as a long-term career
• Industry experience is less important than attitude, mindset and the ability to build a strong partnership with a senior stakeholder.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced scale-up experiencing significant growth and work directly alongside an impressive Founder & CEO. Offering genuine responsibility, broad business exposure and the chance to become a trusted partner at the heart of a scaling organisation, this role would suit an ambitious Executive Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity within a high-performing and entrepreneurial environment.

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.