Business Manager – CEO and Chief Strategy Officer
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE) plus bonus and benefits

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Business Manager to provide full operational support to the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, alongside Executive Assistant duties. This high-profile, senior-level role is ideal for an Operational Business Manager or Executive Assistant who is comfortable working across all levels of the organisation and someone who can work with the utmost confidence and discretion.

With involvement in strategic projects alongside core EA responsibilities, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied, challenging, and fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a communication liaison between the CEO and the management team, relaying information and facilitating effective communication.
• Attending key meetings with the CEO and management team, absorbing key information, and summarising it for execution of next steps.
• Gathering and analysing information to produce reports and presenting insights to relevant executives.
• Managing team objectives and ensuring regular status updates are received.
• Coordinating activities around reporting deadlines.
• Managing quarterly Committees, including drafting agendas, compiling materials, and scheduling meetings.
• Coordinating and distributing meeting materials and agendas.
• Overseeing various projects, priorities, and deadlines, such as annual reports.
• Providing ad hoc formatting support for PowerPoint and Word documents.
• Managing diaries and meetings (internal and external).
• Monitoring the CEO’s and CSO’s Outlook inboxes.
• Organising national and international travel for executives and visitors through a travel agent.
• Liaising with high-profile clients and senior external parties.
• Arranging internal meetings, working lunches, and social events.
• Managing supplier and vendor accounts.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting C-Suite executives.
• Experience within the London Insurance market is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced minute-taking skills, including preparing for, attending, and documenting meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage self and others seamlessly.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships across the business.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment, supporting senior executives at the forefront of the business. With a competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE), a generous bonus, and benefits, this role offers excellent rewards for the right candidate.

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We specialise in connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across a variety of roles, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and Receptionists.

We recruit for temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contracts, supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans key locations, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, and Sheffield, as well as servicing remote roles.

Whether you are seeking your next career opportunity or looking to hire top-tier talent, we are here to help. Contact us today to explore this exciting role or discuss your recruitment needs.