Executive Assistant to CEO & COO

C&C Search Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and collaborate closely with the COO and Office Manager. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a salary range of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum. Benefits include generous holiday, private health insurance, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary paid sick leave

Enhanced parental leave

Annual company retreat

Wellness initiatives

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s inbox, documents, and daily communications.
• Coordinate complex calendars and meetings across time zones.
• Arrange international and domestic travel and itineraries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

Xero

Notion

Slack

GSuite

HiBob

Job description

Overview

C&C Search is recruiting an Executive Assistant for a dynamic and fast-paced creative agency. This role offers hybrid working and exceptional benefits.

Position: Executive Assistant – supporting the CEO and working closely with the COO and Office Manager within a growing operations team.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hybrid setup: 2 days a week in the office

Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank holidays, private health insurance, pension scheme, discretionary paid sick leave, enhanced parental leave, annual company retreat, wellness initiatives, and regular social events

What they do: A forward-thinking, immersive design studio delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries

Size of company: Boutique-sized, close-knit team with a global outlook

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: The team is collaborative, supportive, and passionate about delivering high-quality work. You’ll be joining a culture that values autonomy, initiative, and continuous growth. With inspiring leadership and a strong sense of community, this is a place where your contributions will be recognised and your career can flourish.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s inbox, documents, and daily communications
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Coordinate complex calendars and meetings across time zones
• Arrange international and domestic travel, accommodation, and itineraries
• Support project tracking, deadlines, and deliverables
• Assist with bookkeeping, payroll support, and office operations
• Act as a liaison between executives, clients, and partners
• Contribute to cultural initiatives and company events

What background and experience are they looking for

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with a professional yet approachable style
• High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Experience with tools such as Xero, Notion, Slack, GSuite, and HiBob is desirable

Recruitment contact

Who is recruiting for this role: Grace Douds – [e-mail]

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

EEO notice: At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.