Executive Assistant to Founder – E-commerce

Bain and Gray; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central London office

Job summary

Bain and Gray in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO in a fast-growing, global e-commerce brand. This is a pivotal role acting as trusted partner, gatekeeper and strategist, delivering senior-level administrative and operational support in a dynamic environment.

Hybrid working in central London with some flexibility. The right candidate will bring 5+ years supporting a CEO or founder, be tech-savvy with a keen interest in AI and automation, and thrive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supporting a CEO/Founder in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record supporting founders or C-suite executives in high-growth sectors.
• Tech-savvy with interest in AI tools and automation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level administrative, organisational and operational support to the Founder & CEO.
• Act as trusted partner, gatekeeper and ambassador to streamline priorities.
• Anticipate challenges and ensure critical tasks are executed efficiently.
• Support both business and personal affairs with confidentiality and resilience.

Skills

Executive support

Gatekeeper

Discretion

AI tools

Prioritization

C-suite support

Tools

AI tools

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of a high-growth global business in E-commerce. The CEO/Founder is seeking a trusted right-hand EA partner to bring structure and streamline his working day in a business and personal working capacity. This is a newly created role with real scope to shape and define from the outset. Working closely with your Boss you will provide senior-level administrative, organisational and operational support in a fast-paced, every changing environment. Acting as a trusted partner, gatekeeper, and ambassador, you will help streamline priorities, anticipate challenges, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of a fast-growing company. We are seeking a dynamic, highly experienced EA with a proven track record, ideally in E Commerce or the wellness industry supporting C-suite executives and or a Founder. Candidates should be tech-savvy with a strong interest and practical capability in AI tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and free up time through automation and smart workflows. Completion of an AI-related course or certification would be considered an advantage.

You’ll be entrusted with sensitive information, relied upon in high-pressure situations, and expected to operate with discretion, resilience, and impeccable judgment. This position would suit a high energy EA with solid experience supporting a founder or senior executive in a fast-paced and fast-growing sector. This is a really exciting and one-off opportunity for an exemplary EA to join a extremely successful brand with a wonderful team and inspiring and talented boss.

Based in stunning offices in central London with hybrid working available. Some flexibility may be required outside standard hours, though this is not expected to be a regular feature.

You must have a minimum of 5 years supporting a CEO/Founder or Entrepreneur as an EA or Private PA within a fast-paced environment. You should be able to demonstrate supporting a Founder who is new to working with an EA, with the confidence to shape the role, demonstrate value and build a strong, trusted partnership over time. You should be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. This Is a rare opportunity for a top performing EA.

Bain and Gray is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.