Italian speaking Personal Assistant to CEO

Language Business; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Business in London is seeking an experienced Italian-speaking Personal Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer. The role begins as a temp-to-perm assignment, offering exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.

You will manage the CEO's diary and bookings, prepare reports and translated documents, attend meetings, take minutes, and drive ad hoc projects with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or in a senior/director support role, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated PA support to the CEO, including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and bookings.
• Prepare reports, presentations, memoranda, correspondence and translated documents as required.
• Attend meetings with the CEO, take accurate minutes, circulate actions and ensure agreed outcomes are delivered.
• Project manage ad hoc business initiatives and one-off assignments on behalf of the CEO.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, acting on behalf of the CEO where appropriate.
• Supervise departments or teams on a temporary or permanent basis to support business objectives.
• Produce, gather and analyse reports to assist the CEO in decision-making and business planning.

Skills

Italian language

English language

PA experience

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Languages

Italian and English

Location

London, City - 4 days a week

The Company

Our client is a well established insurance company

The Job

They are now searching to hire (on a temp to perm basis) for an experienced and highly organised Italian speaking Personal Assistant to support their Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of senior leadership, gaining genuine exposure to strategic business initiatives while playing a pivotal role in the smooth running of the CEO's office. The role begins as a temporary assignment with a clear view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities of the job will include:

• Provide dedicated PA support to the CEO, including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and bookings
• Prepare reports, presentations, memoranda, correspondence and translated documents as required
• Attend meetings with the CEO, take accurate minutes, circulate actions and ensure agreed outcomes are delivered
• Project manage ad hoc business initiatives and one-off assignments on behalf of the CEO
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, acting on behalf of the CEO where appropriate
• Supervise departments or teams on a temporary or permanent basis to support business objectives
• Produce, gather and analyse reports to assist the CEO in decision-making and business planning

Candidate profile

• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or in a similarly senior / director level support role, with the ability to work independently and anticipate needs
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience supporting senior executives within a corporate environment i
• Strong organisational, administrative and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

What's on Offer

• Full-time temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established insurance company
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business projects
• A varied and rewarding PA role with significant responsibility
• A collaborative, professional working environment