Executive Assistant to CEO & Leadership Team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Executive Leadership Team at The Real Pet Food Company. This senior partner will drive the cadence of the organisation, ensuring governance processes run smoothly and priorities stay on track.

Key responsibilities

• Own and optimise the CEO’s complex and dynamic executive cadence.
• Coordinate high‑quality Executive Leadership Team and Board governance processes, including agendas, papers, minutes and action registers.
• Track commitments through to completion and follow up senior stakeholders.
• Anticipate executive needs, remove friction and support competing priorities, rapid change and high‑stakes moments.
• Manage complex travel, events, expenses and confidential business matters.
• Lead the Office Administrator/Receptionist and maintain a professional office environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite executives in a fast‑paced, purpose‑led organisation.
• Commercially curious, politically astute and able to influence without formal authority.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented yet flexible and able to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Confident interacting with senior leaders and Board members, with the ability to respectfully challenge and follow up.

Required skills