Strategic EA to Founder & CEO (Maternity Cover)

Emj; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorely Group in Essex/London is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide maternity-cover support to the Founder & CEO. You will manage a dynamic diary, coordinate UK and international travel, organise corporate events and help drive strategic priorities.

This role requires superb organisation, discretion and proactive problem solving, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across healthcare, sport and investments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a Founder, CEO or senior executive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence dealing with senior executives, high-profile individuals and external stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and modern productivity tools.
• Experience organising international travel, events and complex logistics.
• A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently, making decisions and taking ownership.
• A genuine willingness to get involved in whatever needs doing, big or small.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Founder & CEO, managing a complex and frequently changing schedule, inbox, meetings, correspondence and daily priorities.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, protecting the CEO's time and ensuring focus remains on the highest-value activities.
• Anticipate requirements, identify potential issues and proactively find solutions.
• Liaise confidently with senior executives, business partners and external stakeholders.
• Manage all business and personal diary commitments, balancing competing priorities.
• Coordinate UK and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, transport and detailed itineraries.
• Ensure seamless planning and execution, adapting quickly when arrangements change.
• Coordinate commitments across multiple businesses and locations.
• Organise leadership, board and management meetings, ensuring agendas and supporting documentation are prepared in advance.
• Record key actions, decisions and deadlines, following up to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Help drive projects forward by keeping people informed, organised and on track.
• Manage expenses, invoices, suppliers, contracts and administrative processes.
• Assist with budget tracking, financial administration and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure administrative systems and processes operate efficiently.
• Lead the planning and delivery of company events, including quarterly planning meetings, leadership events and annual offsites.
• Coordinate incentive trips, corporate hospitality and VIP experiences.
• Manage our Wembley Box hospitality arrangements.
• Organise key company events, including our Summer Ball and Christmas Party.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Provide discreet and professional support across personal and family commitments, properties, vehicles and general personal administration.
• Assist with personal brand activities, including speaking engagements, media appearances, interviews and social media scheduling.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Support Founder/CEO

IT skills

Travel & logistics

Communication

Discretion

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Gorely Group in Essex/London is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide maternity-cover support to the Founder & CEO. You will manage a dynamic diary, coordinate UK and international travel, organise corporate events and help drive strategic priorities.

This role requires superb organisation, discretion and proactive problem solving, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across healthcare, sport and investments.