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

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading media company based in London seeks a resourceful Personal Assistant to support the CEO. The role requires advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will work autonomously, providing personal support and managing the CEO's calendar while maintaining discretion and confidentiality. The position offers a hybrid work model with 22 days of holiday.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Birthday off

Holiday during Xmas / NY period

Qualifications

• Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills for high-level stakeholder interaction.
• Capability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's diary and calendar.
• Prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate travel logistics and internal events.

Skills

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We have 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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to continuously improving equality within our recruitment processes.