Executive Assistant to CEO / Founder – Award-Winning Consultancy
Location: London (with flexibility to work from the office or the CEO’s home as needed)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Executive Assistant to work closely with the Founder/CEO of a growing, award-winning consultancy. This role is ideal for an intelligent, proactive, and high-energy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a truly unique opportunity that combines classic EA duties (business and personal) with operations, projects, and more.

About the Role:
In this ambassadorial position, you’ll support a dynamic HNWI (High Net Worth Individual) in both business and private capacities, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while driving key projects and initiatives. The role is well-suited to someone with experience in a start-up or high-growth environment, who has adapted and grown with the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Provide high-level support on both business and personal matters for the CEO/Founder.
• Diary and Schedule Management: Organise a complex schedule and ensure efficient time management.
• Travel Arrangements: Plan detailed travel itineraries and logistics for business and personal trips.
• Event Coordination: Organise private dinners, lunches, entertainment, and events with meticulous attention to detail.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, collate documents, and follow up on action items.
• Research and Decision Support: Conduct thorough research to support the CEO’s decision-making.
• Gift Management: Coordinate business and personal gifts.
• Financial Management: Handle expenses, bills, payments, credit cards, and invoices.
• Project Management: Lead and manage special projects and initiatives.
• Flexible Support: Provide out-of-hours assistance for both business and personal matters, as needed.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years of demonstrable experience supporting an HNWI in both a private and business capacity.
• Background in a start-up or fast-growth business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
• High proficiency in scheduling and coordination.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a positive, adaptable approach.
• Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Discreet, maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £75,000 per annum, based on experience, and provides a rare opportunity to be an integral part of a prestigious and rapidly growing consultancy.

Lily Shippen – Experts in Executive Support Recruitment for High Net Worth Individuals and Fast-Growth Businesses

Lily Shippen’s business support team specialises in recruiting exceptional Executive Assistants, Private PAs, and other business support professionals for demanding and dynamic roles. With offices in London and Manchester, we provide recruitment solutions for top-tier clients across the UK, offering support for temporary, permanent, and fixed-term roles. Whether you’re looking for an EA in London or a Private PA in Manchester, Lily Shippen is your trusted partner in finding top-tier talent.