Executive Assistant To CEO

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The successful candidate will provide high-level support, manage schedules, and handle communications, requiring strong multitasking and organizational skills. A Master's degree is essential, along with a proactive attitude and experience at the C-suite level. This permanent position is based in North London and requires onsite attendance with some flexibility considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Executive Assistant at C-suite Level.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prioritise the CEO's calendar.
• Manage correspondence and communications for the CEO.
• Handle travel arrangements and logistics.

Skills

Proactive

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Positive email tone

Education

Master's or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

If you are a C-Suite Executive Assistant with experience working in a fast-paced office environment, are a team player, collaborative, professional and approachable, with a flexible "can-do" attitude, then we want to hear from you.

Master's, or equivalent (required)

Job Title – Executive Assistant to CEO
Length – Permanent
Location – North London
Note – The role requires onsite presence, with flexibility considered where feasible.

Responsibilities

Executive Assistant to the CEO delivers professional, task‑oriented and highly proficient 1:1 support. Through a deep understanding of the CEO's strategic objectives and priorities, the EA will review and evaluate a range of information from multiple sources, often at pace, applying sound judgement and drawing on their experience to assist the CEO in prioritising and delivering against these objectives.

• Oversee and prioritise the CEO's complex calendar, avoiding clashes and ensuring time for focused work.
• Anticipate needs and make administrative decisions aligned with business priorities.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external meetings.
• Manage diaries, client correspondence, meetings, events, travel, and team expenses.
• Handle all travel arrangements, including visas, flights, hotels, and itineraries.
• Act as the CEO's gatekeeper, managing inbox and communications.
• Oversee CEO's budget, including forecasting and annual planning.
• Manage meeting room bookings and provide setup assistance.
• Serve as the go‑to for additional ad‑hoc business tasks.

Private PA Work

• Replying to social invitations
• Managing personal records and filing
• Running errands as required
• Maintaining private vehicles and parking permits
• Organising private days away

Qualifications

• Experience of working as an EA, at C‑suite Level
• Education – Master’s or equivalent (required)
• Professional and approachable, with a flexible "can‑do" attitude
• Proactive, enthusiastic with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and multi‑task
• Strong technical experience – bonus if familiar with Salesforce
• Experienced with Microsoft Outlook and Teams with strong Word/PowerPoint and other IT skills
• Highly organised and able to multitask and prioritise
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a positive e‑mail tone and manner
• Deadline‑driven with an ability to work in a high‑pressure environment