Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead

Egis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis' 10N unit in London is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and partner with the Senior Leadership Team. This highly visible role requires proactive, solutions-oriented thinking and the ability to coordinate complex priorities across a global business.

You will manage diaries, travel, board papers, governance tasks, and cross-functional meetings. Strong communication, discretion, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Significant experience at C-suite executive level within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Experience preparing board papers and supporting governance processes.
• Exceptional diary, meeting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Proven experience handling highly confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
• Comfortable working independently and anticipating needs before they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage complex and frequently changing diaries, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics.
• Prepare meeting logistics and input materials such as agendas.
• Screen, prioritise, and manage incoming correspondence and requests.
• Act as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and sound judgement in all interactions.
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and distribution of board papers and executive committee materials.
• Work with senior leaders to gather and consolidate information for board meetings, ensuring deadlines and accuracy.
• Support organisation of Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, actions, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, executive forums, off-sites, and business reviews.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing packs, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Track actions, decisions, and key deliverables from meetings.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Serve as central coordination point across the organisation.

Skills

C-suite experience

Diary management

Board papers

Stakeholder management

Meeting coordination

Microsoft 365

Communication

Confidential information handling

Travel coordination

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Egis' 10N unit in London is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and partner with the Senior Leadership Team. This highly visible role requires proactive, solutions-oriented thinking and the ability to coordinate complex priorities across a global business.

You will manage diaries, travel, board papers, governance tasks, and cross-functional meetings. Strong communication, discretion, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential in a fast-paced