Executive Assistant to Founder | Architecture

LRA Search; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO during a 12-month maternity cover. The successful candidate will manage the CEO's complex diary and travel schedule while providing both business and personal support to ensure seamless operations.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for personal growth

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Comfortable supporting a high-profile leader with travel commitments.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO diary, travel arrangements, and meeting preparations.
• Anticipate needs and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist in aligning strategic initiatives and improving business.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Time-management

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Job description

Executive Assistant to Founder | Architecture

Executive Assistant to Founder | Architecture

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Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover, 12 Months)

Location: London (Office-based, 5 days/week)

Start Date: August 2024

About Us:

We are a boutique global design firm renowned for delivering exceptional architecture and interiors across residential, hotel, workplace, and cultural sectors. With a collaborative and integrated approach, we operate across multiple regions with a strong focus on client relationships and design excellence.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our busy, entrepreneurial CEO during a 12-month maternity cover period. This role offers the opportunity to act as the CEO’s true right hand, managing a complex diary and travel schedule while ensuring seamless business and personal support. The CEO travels frequently and relies heavily on their EA for both strategic and operational assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage CEO diary, travel arrangements, and meeting preparations including agendas and minutes
• Act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Assist in aligning strategic initiatives and identifying areas for business improvement
• Support broader studio communications and administration
• Coordinate and manage client and internal events
• Handle confidential personal and household matters for the CEO
• Liaise with staff, contractors, and external partners to maintain studio operations
• Assist with marketing and business development activities as needed

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant, preferably within architecture, property, or a professional services environment
• Exceptional multitasking, communication, and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Comfortable supporting a high-profile, entrepreneurial leader with frequent travel commitments
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Comfortable working fully onsite, 5 days a week

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, award-winning firm, contributing to both business and personal support functions at a senior level. You will be part of a collaborative team with strong values and a commitment to excellence, playing a key role as the CEO’s indispensable right hand.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning and Interior Design

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