Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: London
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to work closely with the Founder of a newly created insurtech firm in London. In this role, you will collaborate to build the office, team, and establish processes and procedures. This varied and challenging position offers a fast-paced environment, significant learning opportunities, and plenty of scope for career growth. By combining classic EA duties with operations, projects, and global business exposure, this role is ideal for a high-energy, motivated individual ready to embrace and deliver.

Candidates should have previous experience in a start-up or fast-growing business, where your responsibilities have evolved and expanded over time.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Diary and Travel Management: Efficiently manage the Founder’s schedule and travel arrangements, including meetings for the wider team.
• Office Set-Up: Assist in establishing processes and procedures for the new office.
• Office Management and Operations: Support in recruitment, finance, and IT functions.
• Meeting Preparation: Create investor reports, presentations, and decks for key meetings.
• Communication Management: Proofread emails, communications, and presentations to ensure professionalism and accuracy.
• Onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new employees, ensuring all documents are current and compliant.
• Project Support: Take on various projects as required, in line with the role.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Relevant experience in tech/start-up/fast-growing businesses.
• Positive, professional, fun, and full of ideas.
• Approachable and helpful, serving as the go-to person for all internal and external inquiries, including investors.
• Proven ability to multitask under pressure while meeting shifting deadlines.
• Process-driven, with excellent time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and creating business-ready documentation.
• Thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
• Creative problem-solver with enthusiasm.

This is a fully financially backed business led by an entrepreneur with a proven track record of taking start-ups to phenomenal growth stages.

Lily Shippen – Experts in Executive Support Recruitment

Lily Shippen specialise in recruiting top-tier business support talent, including Executive Assistants to Founders, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, and other essential roles within executive support teams. Our expertise spans temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract placements tailored to the unique needs of dynamic businesses. We serve clients across the UK, from our offices in London and Manchester, and offer recruitment solutions for international and remote positions. Whether you are seeking an Executive Assistant to streamline operations for a Founder or support your C-suite, our dedicated team is here to connect you with exceptional talent.