Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Settlement Agreement Solicitors Ltd; New Forest; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Executive Assistant to support a driven CEO in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role requires someone proactive and organized, ready to manage both business and personal affairs. Responsibilities include diary management, meeting coordination, and handling confidential matters. Join a leading law firm that is redefining legal services with a tech-enabled, customer-first approach. If you're looking for a role with real ownership and flexibility, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely

Close collaboration with CEO

Fast-paced and rewarding role

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EA to a CEO or HNWI.
• Experienced in regulated environments such as law or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's diary and inbox effectively.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics with precision.

Skills

Diary and inbox management

Excellent communication skills

Tech-savvy with Google Workspace

Confidentiality and discretion

Organizational skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Productivity tools

Job description

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Ringwood, South East, United Kingdom

07.05.2025

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Full Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Executive Assistant to support a highly ambitious and fast-paced CEO. This is a hands-on role for someone who is always five steps ahead — ready to take full ownership of both the CEO’s business and personal affairs.

This is a hybrid role and will include in-person time at serviced offices near Ringwood, Hampshire, and at the CEO’s purpose-built home office near Fordingbridge. Weekly working locations will vary depending on the CEO’s schedule — so flexibility is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Diary and inbox management
• Acting as gatekeeper for clients, staff, and external contacts
• Preparing documents, presentations, and reports
• Coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics
• Attending meetings, taking minutes, and following up on actions
• Handling confidential matters with discretion

Operational & Business Support

• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Tracking deadlines and managing projects
• Driving efficiencies and improving internal processes

Personal Support

• Coordinating the family calendar and logistics
• Supporting with personal errands and property tasks
• Adapting support week-to-week as required

About You

• Proven experience as an EA to a CEO or HNWI
• Proactive, organized, and confident in managing high demands
• Experienced working in a regulated environment such as law or financial services
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Discreet, reliable, and emotionally intelligent
• Tech-savvy, especially with Google Workspace and productivity tools
• Able to travel to Hampshire as needed

The Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Fast-paced and rewarding role with real ownership
• Flexibility to work both remotely and in person
• Close collaboration with a driven and ambitious CEO

About Us

Settlement Agreement Solicitors is the number 1 rated law firm on Trustpilot with more than 5,000 verified 5-star reviews, and is part of the Utterly Brilliant Group — a legal-tech platform building disruptive, specialist law brands. We’re redefining what legal services should look and feel like: tech-enabled, customer-first, and built around real human care.

Apply now to be part of something utterly brilliant