Personal Assistant to CEO & Founder. Media. City / Hybrid

Joyce Guiness Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the City of London is seeking an adaptable Personal Assistant to support the CEO. This hybrid role demands advanced PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel skills, strong relationship-building abilities, and a self-starter attitude. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and assist with various executive tasks. Attractive benefits include 22 days holiday plus additional leave for special occasions.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Birthday and festive leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a CEO or C-level executive.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and support tracking strategic initiatives.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and assist with meeting preparations.
• Handle emails and communication on behalf of the CEO.
• Coordinate travel and logistics.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

PowerPoint presentation preparation

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building abilities

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

We have in a new role for a resourceful and adaptable Personal Assistant (with exceptional PowerPoint skills) to the CEO and Founder of a market-leading media company, specialising within the PR and communications sector.

This CEO needs a highly intuitive right-hand aide, capable of planning and thinking two steps ahead every day. The role can be hybrid but should mirror the CEO's time in the office (typically Monday – Thursday). The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to take the initiative and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. They will need to excel at managing competing priorities and working under pressure, whilst maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

The successful candidate must have the confidence and communication skills required to work at CEO level, and a proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and staff alike, as motivating those around you is critical to the role, acting with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

The role demands someone who can operate with a fair, responsible, ethical and commercially sound approach.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills are required, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel.

Based: City & WFH

Holiday: 22 days holiday + birthday & Xmas / NY period

Responsibilities

• Project management
• Research and report writing skills
• PowerPoint presentation preparation
• Meeting preparation & support tracking strategic initiatives
• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting documents
• Assisting with research, data gathering, and reporting
• Email & communication handling
• Personal support for CEO
• Diary & calendar management
• Travel & logistics coordination
• Assistance with internal / external industry events

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience supporting a CEO or C-level executive
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Discretion, confidentiality, and ethical approach
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure