Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO - Global Software Leader

Kingston Consulting Global Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Consulting Global Ltd is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO, ensuring efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in high-level executive roles, preferably within the enterprise software industry.

This fast-paced role demands a personable, proactive individual who can manage diverse administrative tasks, including travel and meeting coordination, while engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ Executive Assistant experience to C level, ideally supporting a CEO.
• Experience in the Enterprise Software/Tech industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration and coordination in all areas of Executive support to the CEO.
• Handle travel arrangements and make frequent revisions as needed.
• Schedule numerous weekly and ad-hoc meetings.

Skills

Highly professional

Excellent verbal and written skills

High level of discretion

Superior time management and organization

Job description

Our client is a highly successful global leader in the enterprise software industry, very well-established and with an outstanding reputation.

This role will support the CEO and you will need a strong background in Executive Assistant positions, ideally directly supporting at CEO level, preferably in the Enterprise Software industry

We are seeking a personable and highly proactive individual with a positive attitude and who enjoys being part of a dynamic, fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration and coordination in all areas of Executive support to the CEO
• Scheduling, calendaring, travel, invoice approval routing, and follow-up, meeting and office support, presentation prep assistance, and other administrative activities
• Handle travel arrangements and make frequent revisions as needed
• Schedule and coordinate numerous weekly and ad-hoc meetings to include note-taking and follow-up
• Interact with key contacts, investors, and other C-level individuals
• Manage meetings for cross-departmental initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ Executive Assistant experience to C level, ideally with previous experience supporting at CEO level
• Previous experience in the Enterprise Software/Tech space is ideal

Required Skills

• Highly professional – able to engage at all levels with employees, ELT, customers, and partners
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Extremely high level of discretion pertaining to confidential information
• Superior time management and organization