Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & COO | Board-level, Hybrid

C&C Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

generous pension

private medical insurance

life insurance

Job summary

C&C Search in London is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO in a dynamic, high-profile environment. This hybrid role requires close collaboration with senior leadership and the Board, offering significant exposure beyond transactional support.

The successful candidate will manage complex diaries, coordinate Board meetings and contribute to governance and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced events organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior or Strategic Executive Assistant experience
• Proven experience supporting a CEO (and ideally another C-suite)
• Strong Board-level experience with board packs and meetings
• Excellent diary, travel and priority management skills
• Proactive, forward-thinking with ownership mindset
• Discretion handling sensitive information
• Comfort engaging with Board members and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, proactive support to the CEO and COO
• Manage complex diaries, travel arrangements and competing priorities
• Prepare and coordinate Board packs and meeting materials
• Build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion
• Support governance, strategic projects and Executive Office priorities
• Identify process improvements using Microsoft Office and Copilot tools
• Be flexible for occasional evening meetings and events

Skills

Senior EA

Board liaison

Diary & travel management

Stakeholder management

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication

Tech-savvy with AI tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot tools

Job description

C&C Search in London is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO and COO in a dynamic, high-profile environment. This hybrid role requires close collaboration with senior leadership and the Board, offering significant exposure beyond transactional support.

The successful candidate will manage complex diaries, coordinate Board meetings and contribute to governance and strategic initiatives within a fast-paced events organisation.