Executive Assistant to Founder

Bain and Gray; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech start-up in education is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide support to the Founder. In this dynamic environment, you will manage complex scheduling, oversee email communications, and represent the Founder to clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with C-suite executives and possess strong emotional intelligence. This temporary to permanent role offers a unique opportunity to shape your position as the company grows.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a Founder or C-suite executive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent or conversational Spanish is advantageous.
• Emotionally intelligent and adaptable under pressure.
• Discreet and professional in handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex global scheduling for the Founder.
• Take charge of email management and prioritize communications.
• Represent the Founder and liaise with senior clients.
• Anticipate needs and manage operations effectively.
• Support decision-making and help implement ideas.

Skills

Email management

Scheduling

Stakeholder liaison

Initiative

Confidentiality

Job description

Reference: HW7051

Salary: £30.00 - £35.00 per hour + holiday pay

Location: London

An innovative, fast-growing tech start-up in the education sector is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Founder.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where no two days are the same – and where your input will genuinely make an impact.

The Founder is dynamic and detail-oriented, seeking an emotionally intelligent, highly capable EA who can act as a true right hand – someone equally comfortable in high-level board meetings as arranging exclusive reservations across Europe. You will manage a fast-paced, ever-changing schedule, ensure the Founder’s day runs seamlessly, and act as a trusted gatekeeper and sounding board.

This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive EA who thrives in a fluid environment, relishes variety, and enjoys working across both business and personal (approximately 50% business, 50% personal).

Key Responsibilities

• Own and orchestrate complex, global scheduling – ensuring meetings, flights, and engagements run smoothly
• Take full charge of email management, prioritising, flagging, and actioning key communications with precision
• Represent the Founder with confidence, liaising effortlessly with senior clients and stakeholders
• Anticipate needs, spot potential challenges early, and keep operations – both business and personal – running smoothly
• Partner closely with the Founder to streamline the day, support decision-making, and help turn bold ideas into action

About You

• Proven experience supporting a Founder or C-suite executive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting
• Fluent or conversational Spanish is advantageous, though not essential
• Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and unflappable under pressure
• Confident taking initiative and comfortable knowing when to push back
• Discreet and professional – trusted to handle confidential matters with care
• Willing to go the extra mile and offer flexibility, including out-of-hours support

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking tech start-up at a pivotal moment of growth, this is the perfect role. You will work closely with the Founder, gain insight into high-level strategy, and have the autonomy to shape your role as the company scales. Please note, due the immediate need this is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

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