Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

Provide high‑level support to a CEO within a dynamic, commercially focused organisation. This senior EA position goes beyond traditional administrative duties, requiring commercial judgement and proactive partnership with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Complex diary management, meeting coordination and prioritisation on behalf of the CEO.
• Coordinating Board and executive meetings, including agendas, papers, presentations and follow‑up actions.
• Preparing executive correspondence, reports, briefing documents and presentations.
• Managing confidential and commercially sensitive information with absolute discretion.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel and detailed itineraries.
• Acting as a key point of contact between the CEO, Board members, senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Anticipating upcoming priorities, deadlines and potential issues before they arise.
• Supporting key business projects and initiatives as required.
• Ensuring actions and commitments made by the CEO are followed through across the business.

Required profile

• Experienced Executive Assistant with a track record supporting a CEO, Managing Director or equivalent C‑suite executive.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business operations.
• Previous Board‑level experience and confidence liaising with Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional diary management and organisational skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate several steps ahead.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High discretion, strong judgement and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with confidence to take ownership.
• Ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.