Executive Assistant to CEO based in Shoreditch

Bain and Gray; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and inclusive recruitment firm in the City of London is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This high-energy role requires managing complex global travel, mastering the CEO's inbox, and liaising confidently with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven C-suite experience, a track record of loyalty, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle complex travel arrangements and manage an executive's inbox.

Responsibilities

• Manage global travel for the CEO across multiple time zones.
• Ensure clear priorities in the CEO's inbox and follow up on actions.
• Liaise confidently with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Anticipate the needs of the CEO and maintain smooth operations.

Skills

C-suite EA experience

Loyalty and longevity in roles

Calm under pressure

Quick thinking

Education

Graduate-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO based in Shoreditch

We are seeking a proactive, unflappable Executive Assistant to act as the CEO’s right hand. This is a high-energy role where no two days look the same - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can pivot at a moment’s notice.

Duties include:

• Own complex, high-volume global travel, across multiple time zones and with plenty of last-minute curveballs.
• Master the CEO’s inbox, ensuring priorities are clear and actions happen fast.
• Liaise confidently with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Anticipate needs before they arise and keep operations running smoothly.

Experience:

• Proven C-suite EA experience, ideally in a start-up, scale-up, or similarly fast-paced setting.
• A track record of loyalty and longevity in previous roles.
• Graduate-level education or equivalent experience.
• Calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and ready to hit the ground running.

This is more than a support role - it’s a chance to become an indispensable partner to a visionary CEO in a business that’s scaling fast.

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