Executive Assistant to Founder - Proactive & Strategic Support

Biscuit Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuit Recruitment Limited is assisting a growing consultancy in London to hire an Executive Assistant for the Founder. This role focuses on proactive, highly organized support across scheduling, communication and operational tasks in a purpose‑driven environment.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare for meetings, coordinate travel and help streamline day‑to‑day operations as the business expands. A strong communicator with initiative will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Requires proven experience as an EA/PA, supporting a Founder or senior executive.
• Excellent organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written communication and accuracy.
• Proactive and intuitive with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence.
• Warmth and genuine enjoyment in supporting others.
• Interest in sustainability or purpose-led business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full diary and inbox management, prioritising meetings and correspondence.
• Act as gatekeeper to protect Founder's time and structure days effectively.
• Coordinate a dynamic and changing diary with competing demands and last‑minute requests.
• Begin and end each day by reviewing priorities and outstanding actions with the Founder.
• Anticipate requirements for meetings and ensure everything is prepared.
• Track actions, deadlines and follow-ups to avoid misses.
• Translate ideas and instructions into clear, actionable tasks.
• Coordinate travel, itineraries and expenses; handle general administration.
• Support broader business operations; gradually take on office management as the business grows.
• Occasional light personal coordination, predominantly business-focused work.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Proactiveness

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal warmth

Sustainability interest

Job description

Biscuit Recruitment Limited is assisting a growing consultancy in London to hire an Executive Assistant for the Founder. This role focuses on proactive, highly organized support across scheduling, communication and operational tasks in a purpose‑driven environment.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare for meetings, coordinate travel and help streamline day‑to‑day operations as the business expands. A strong communicator with initiative will thrive here.