Executive Assistant to the CEO

My Key Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Varied role alongside the CEO

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

My Key Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO in Hertfordshire. The role supports a busy CEO with proactive diary and workload management, coordinating UK and international travel, meetings and events.

You'll prepare reports and presentations, liaise with senior managers and external stakeholders, and handle confidential information with discretion. A hands-on, proactive approach is essential in a fast-paced healthcare business.

Qualifications

• This role requires proven experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director or senior executive.
• Candidate must be confident, approachable and comfortable dealing with people at all levels.
• Ability to think independently, take ownership and make decisions within remit.
• Remains calm and organised when priorities change.
• Excellent communication, diary management and organisational skills.
• Comfortable challenging requests and handling difficult conversations professionally.
• Enjoys fast-paced environments with a hands-on approach.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, inboxes and competing priorities.
• Coordinate UK and international travel, meetings and events.
• Protect the CEO's time and challenge diary requests when appropriate.
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting documentation.
• Liaise with senior managers, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Track actions, follow up on commitments and ensure deadlines are met.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Anticipate requirements and resolve problems with minimal direction.
• Support wider business activities as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Discretion

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite per week

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who can stay one step ahead of a busy CEO?

My Key Recruitment is working with an established, fast-growing healthcare business in Watford to recruit an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This isn't your typical PA/EA role. We're looking for someone who can bring calm to a busy working day, confidently manage changing priorities and become a trusted right hand to a hands-on CEO.

You'll need to be organised, proactive and confident enough to challenge decisions when necessary, while remaining personable, professional and discreet.

The Role as an Executive Assistant to the CEO:

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing complex diaries, inboxes and competing priorities.
• Coordinating UK and international travel, meetings and events.
• Protecting the CEO's time and confidently challenging diary requests.
• Preparing reports, presentations and meeting documentation.
• Liaising with senior managers, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Tracking actions, following up on commitments and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Handling confidential information with complete discretion.
• Anticipating requirements and resolving problems without constant direction.
• Supporting wider business activities and getting involved wherever needed.

About You:

We're looking for a Executive Assistant to the CEO who:

• Has proven experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director or senior executive.
• Is confident, approachable and comfortable dealing with people at all levels.
• Can think independently, take ownership and make decisions within their remit.
• Remains calm and organised when priorities change.
• Has excellent communication, diary management and organisational skills.
• Is comfortable challenging requests and having difficult conversations professionally.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced business where everyone gets stuck in.
• Has strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent attention to detail.

Experience within healthcare or a regulated industry would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer for the Executive Assistant to the CEO?

• Negotiable salary, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A varied role working directly alongside the CEO.
• Genuine responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a difference.
• A friendly, ambitious and growing business.

Interested in the role as an Executive Assistant to the CEO?

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO who enjoys being more than just a diary manager, we'd love to hear from you.