Executive Assistant to CEO — Strategic Partner

Express Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Employee discounts

Product purchases at cost

Car scheme option

Birthday day off

Hybrid working plans

Career progression

Job summary

Express Recruitment Limited are partnering with a successful organisation seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team, working directly alongside the CEO and acting as a senior support partner on projects and key priorities.

The role offers £40,000–£50,000 with private medical care, employee discounts, the option to purchase company products at cost, a car scheme and a birthday day off, plus future hybrid working and clear progression toward a Chief of Staff position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Personal Assistant.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Microsoft 365 experience, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with discretion at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Managing the CEO’s complex diary, meetings, correspondence, calls and emails.
• Acting as a gatekeeper and key contact for the wider business.
• Preparing briefing documents and presentations for senior meetings.
• Coordinating projects across multiple businesses and driving deadlines.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, new business launches, acquisitions and offices.
• Managing personal commitments, travel, properties and family logistics; supporting LinkedIn content and AI-enabled efficiency.

Skills

EA/PA experience

Executive support

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation & prioritisation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Job description

Express Recruitment Limited are partnering with a successful organisation seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team, working directly alongside the CEO and acting as a senior support partner on projects and key priorities.

The role offers £40,000–£50,000 with private medical care, employee discounts, the option to purchase company products at cost, a car scheme and a birthday day off, plus future hybrid working and clear progression toward a Chief of Staff position.