We Are Hiring a Executive Assistant to CEO to join our team in London's West End

New West End Company; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO, responsible for managing the CEO's office, scheduling, stakeholder relations, and ensuring smooth governance processes. The role requires over five years of senior-level experience and offers a rewarding benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and private health insurance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Learning & development budget

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Group Life Assurance

Annual paid volunteering days

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing perks

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Qualifications

• Over five years of senior-level experience in a similar role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO's schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Draft correspondence and proofread documents.
• Attend high-level meetings, take minutes, and follow up on tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Discretion

Job description

New West End Company is a partnership of 600 retail, restaurant, hotel, and property owners across the world's top shopping and leisure destinations, anchored by Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Mayfair. It works in partnership delivering transformational projects, sustainable place management, destination marketing, advocacy, inward investment, and commercial insights. It is an influential business voice, active in the wider community, and a key partner in delivering a new West End.

JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant to CEO (Full Compensation)

DEPARTMENT: CEO Office

REPORTING TO: CEO

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Running of CEO Office

Core Responsibilities

• Administration
• Stakeholder Management
• Board Liaison
• Governance
• Key stakeholder events

Key Tasks

• Manage CEO's schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Diary management for Chairman and Director of Communications & Campaigns.
• Draft correspondence & proofread documents.
• Maintain key business and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop systems and processes for efficient CEO Office operations.
• Produce governance papers and minutes within deadlines.
• Implement Governance Calendar for meetings, ensuring effective planning and reporting.
• Attend high-level meetings, take minutes, and follow up on tasks.
• Induct new Directors, ensuring paperwork is complete and Companies House is updated.
• Plan and manage key stakeholder events, considering reputational risk.
• Collaborate with COO and Director of Communications & Campaigns on governance and board reporting processes.
• Provide general secretarial support to the CEO.

Required Skills

• Over five years of senior-level experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Company Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
• Learning & development budget
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private health insurance (including 24/7 online GP appointments)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• Group Life Assurance
• Annual paid volunteering days
• Electric car scheme
• Wellbeing perks
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme