Our client, an expanding and Private Equity backed organisation, based in the heart of the City, is looking for an experienced and discreet Executive Assistant to support their Group CEO. This role requires an Executive Assistant who knows what good looks like. Liaising with a number of stakeholders, and representing the Group CEO as their gatekeeper, you will manage their schedule, liaise internally and externally on their behalf, whilst always being on call to ensure they are fully supported. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant that has held a similar post for a high-profile organisation and is looking for an opportunity to support a Group CEO during a time of growth and development.
Position: Executive Assistant
Salary: £80,000-£100,000
Location: London
Contract: Permanent – Hybrid
Consultant: camilla@lilyshippen.co.uk – Please direct all enquiries to Camilla.
Responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of Group CEO’s schedule; diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments
- Meeting management; research, meeting notes, setting agendas, following up, action points
- Travel arrangements; booking flights / accommodation / transfers, on call to ensure travel arrangements run smoothly and rearrange any last-minute changes
- Liaise on the Group CEOs behalf with internal and external stakeholders; put together reports and presentations, attend meetings on the Group CEOs behalf and act as an ambassador to the Group CEO
- Liaise closely with key members of the Group CEOs internal office to ensure the Group CEO is fully supported across all areas of the business
Personal specification:
- Prior experience of supporting at Group CEO level, ideally within a FTSE 100 or Private Equity backed organisation
- Tech-savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, proactive and professional, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst acting as a gatekeeper
- Comfortable working autonomously but within a wider Executive team
If you are an Executive Assistant, who is at the top of their game, and looking for an exciting and full throttle role, this is the role for you! Please get in contact immediately to have a discreet and confidential initial conversation.
Lily Shippen is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in executive support and business support recruitment. We connect top talent with exceptional opportunities across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Chief of Staff, and HR recruitment, offering tailored solutions for businesses across various industries.
We recruit for permanent, temporary, and fixed-term contract roles across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Cheshire, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or looking to hire top talent, we’re here to help. If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a new challenge in a high profile role, we would love to hear from you.
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