Executive Assistant 1:1

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Overtime pay

Job summary

Ryder Reid is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to the Founding Partner. This is a pivotal role for a proactive and highly organised individual who will anticipate needs and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will work at the heart of the business, ensuring the professional life runs seamlessly, with responsibilities spanning diary management, correspondence, and coordinating PAs across the wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a true 1:1 Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity.
• Ability to work at pace and remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Extensive and proactive diary management.
• Acting as the primary point of support for the founding partner.
• Coordinating and overseeing the activities of other PAs.
• Managing high volumes of correspondence and emails.
• Monitoring business and private email accounts where appropriate.
• Supporting rapid delegation and decision-making on behalf of the founder.
• Providing executive support outside of standard hours when required.
• Maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Ensuring the CEO's office runs smoothly day-to-day.

Skills

1:1 EA/PA

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Confidential handling

Job description

Executive Assistant / PA to Founding Partner

Salary: £65,000 + Profit Share (currently 20%)

Location: Office-based, 5 days per week

Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (paid overtime available)

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a highly successful Founder. This is a pivotal role for a confident, proactive, and highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the trusted right-hand support to a dynamic executive.

Working at the heart of the business, you will be responsible for ensuring the professional life runs seamlessly, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and playing a key role in the smooth operation of the executive office.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive and proactive diary management, ensuring maximum efficiency and organisation.
• Acting as the primary point of support and trusted right-hand person.
• Coordinating and overseeing the activities of PAs supporting the wider business.
• Managing significant volumes of correspondence, emails, and dictation.
• Monitoring and managing both business and private email accounts where appropriate.
• Supporting rapid delegation and decision-making processes on behalf of the founding partner.
• Providing executive support outside of standard office hours when required.
• Maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the CEO's office and priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a true 1:1 Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity.
• The ability to work at pace and remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to work.
• Previous experience within a legal or litigation environment, or a strong understanding of litigation, would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £65,000
• Profit share scheme currently paying approximately 20% annually.
• Paid overtime for additional hours worked.
• The opportunity to work closely with an ambitious and highly successful CEO.
• A varied, challenging, and business-critical position with significant responsibility and influence.

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity to support a high-performing CEO in a fast-moving environment, we would love to hear from you.