Senior Executive Assistant to CEO | Governance & Strategy

blue gem; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Blue Gem Holdings is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Staff. This role is a high-impact, business-facing partnership that ensures governance, action-tracking, and delivery on strategic initiatives.

You will own an action tracker, prepare board papers, minutes, and executive briefs; coordinate cross-divisional work, manage confidential communications and contribute to AI-driven efficiency across the Executive Office.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and senior stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Governance and board discipline: formalise governance, run cycles, prepare papers and minutes.
• Action tracking: own a single tracker for the C-suite, ensure deadlines and follow-up.
• Strategic projects: lead initiatives from planning through delivery, prepare executive papers.
• Cross-division communication: act as the trusted link between Executive Office and all divisions.
• Commercial and finance support: assist with figures for board packs and reports, understand impact on growth.
• AI and efficiency: drive use of AI across processes and promote AI strategy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Interest in AI technologies

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Blue Gem Holdings is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Staff. This role is a high-impact, business-facing partnership that ensures governance, action-tracking, and delivery on strategic initiatives.

You will own an action tracker, prepare board papers, minutes, and executive briefs; coordinate cross-divisional work, manage confidential communications and contribute to AI-driven efficiency across the Executive Office.