Our client is a family-owned, founder-led business operating across architecture, project management and integrated construction. They control design and delivery end-to-end. They move fast, take ownership, execute, are not corporate. are not slow, are not average. Their standards are high and their expectations are clear.
Position: Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Location: Farnham, Surrey
Contract; Permanent- 5 days in the office
Key Responsibilities
Executive Partnership
- Operate as an extension of the Managing Director
- Take ownership of decisions within your remit
- Drive relentless follow-through across strategic, sales, and operational initiatives
- Prepare board-level briefings, commercial documents, and strategic materials
- Anticipate commercial and operational pressure points
Gatekeeping (Full Control)
- Total ownership of the MD’s inbox
- Strategic calendar management aligned to revenue and delivery priorities
- Protect access and filter non-essential communication
- Manage high-level stakeholder correspondence
Sales & Operations Support
- Support sales pipeline tracking and tender coordination
- Assist with client engagement preparation and follow-ups
- Track operational actions and performance outcomes
- Ensure alignment between commercial wins and delivery execution
Candidate Profile
- Experience as a high-level Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Family Office professional
- Has worked closely with high-performing founders, principals or entrepreneurs
- Possesses strong commercial awareness
- Demonstrates exceptional judgement and emotional intelligence
- Is resilient, decisive, and execution-focused
- Is comfortable operating with authority and accountability
If you are an EA & Office Manager looking for an exciting and full throttle role, this is the role for you. Please apply immediately to avoid disappointment!
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