Executive Assistant to CEO - 12 Month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property company based in the UK seeks an Executive Assistant to support the newly appointed CEO. This pivotal role involves diary management, travel coordination, and team support while providing opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a C-Suite environment, is proactive, and possesses outstanding communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EA to senior leaders is essential.
• Experience in leading and transforming teams is required.
• Background in a financial or professional services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings, and global travel for the CEO.
• Coordinate communication and events within the team.
• Provide general support to the CEO and team.

Skills

Diary Management

Inbox Management

Travel Management

Team Management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient knowledge of technology

Flexible and proactive

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Executive Assistant to CEO - 12 Month FTC, slough

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Client:

Bain and Gray

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Reference: VB17023

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus and benefits

Location: Canary Wharf / West End, London

This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a global Property Company, within luxury offices based in Canary Wharf and the West End. This role will be supporting a newly appointed CEO who is an amazing, inspirational person who is top of her game and highly respected within the industry. This role will be mainly office based, although there are WFH options when the CEO is travelling, which is a lot of the time. The role will be split between both offices and will be supporting the CEO with a dotted line to her Chief of Staff. The role will be mainly diary, meeting and global travel as well as inbox, expense management and event organisation. This role will be working alongside other EA’s within the organisation, with some team management. We are looking for a C-Suite EA who has experience managing staff and transformation. Global exposure with internal and external stakeholder is a must, as well as a flexible, proactive approach. This EA role would suit a candidate from a Financial / Professional services background with either large corporate or SME exposure. This is a great role for an EA looking for that next step!

Duties:

• Diary Management
• Inbox Management
• Travel Management
• Team Management
• Communication Coordination
• Meeting and Events Coordination
• General team support

Skills & Experience

• Experience EA to senior leaders
• Experience in leading, managing and transforming teams
• Experience with large multinational corporate environment
• Experience with fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
• Proficient knowledge of technology / IT applications i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
• Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion and keeping confidentiality
• Uses appropriate judgement when responding to the needs of senior level executives both internally and externally.
• Always proactive, flexible, taking initiative and actions.

Bain and Gray is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Bain and Gray specialise in PA and administration recruitment throughout London. Typical roles include Team Assistants, Receptionists, PAs, Office Managers and EAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Bain and Gray, please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.