Our client is seeking a Strategic Partner/EA who can blend the organisational excellence of an EA with the strategic mindset. Working within a dynamic and rapidly growing Tech company you will work directly with their founders over different time zones to maximise their effectiveness, streamline operations and help drive company growth. As an EA, you'll be the critical force that amplifies their founders' productivity and impact. You'll take ownership of their time management, communications and administrative workload, allowing them to focus on high-leverage activities that move the company forward.
 

Location: London. 1 day in the office/4 WFH
Salary:  £45,000 to £65,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent
 

This is an exciting new role that presents an incredible opportunity for someone to take charge and help shape the direction of the company’s operations. As Strategic Partner/ EA, you will act as the right hand to the CEO and Founder, managing their schedule, prioritising tasks and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Executive Support:

• Optimise founders' calendars by aligning schedules with business priorities, creating focused work blocks and ensuring effective meeting preparation
• Proactively manage meeting quality through clear agendas, goals and contextual information.
• Conduct weekly time audits and optimise workflows to maximise productive time.
• Email & Communication Management.
• Streamline email with intelligent filtering, prioritisation and actionable summaries.
• Draft professional communications that align with founders' voice and strategic objectives.
• Create systems to ensure only high-priority communications require direct founder attention.
• Organising events.
• Financial admin.

Travel & Logistics:

• Help manage travel arrangements and itineraries

General Administrative Duties:

• Enhance visibility through social media and content repurposing
• Drive internal engagement with surveys, documentation and process improvements
• Enhance visibility through social media and content repurposing
• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, managing their schedule, meetings and communication and introducing systems to benefit the smooth running of the team
• Coordinate and prioritise emails, phone calls and meeting requests on behalf of the MD and Board.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documents for meetings and events.

Meeting Coordination:

• Prepare agendas, ensure all materials are ready for MD meetings and take detailed notes during meetings as necessary.
• Track follow-up actions from meetings and ensure timely completion. Organise and manage events, including executive meetings, team-building sessions and corporate events.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a career Executive Assistant working within the charity or public sector and at MD /Founder level.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with cloud-based tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Zoom).

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven 5 years + experience as an Executive Assistant within a tech or developer focused sector/start up.​​​​​​​

Skills:

• Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Notion, etc.) and ability to pick up new ones easily.
• Good familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT etc).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and changing business needs.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and approachable demeanour.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain professionally calm within an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Experience working with technical founders or in developer-focused companies
• Background in operations, Chief of Staff or Founder associate roles
• Understanding of startup growth dynamics and priorities

Attributes:

• A proactive, can-do attitude with adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and leader in the Tech sector. With such a strong focus on growth and innovation, our client provides an exciting setting for an exceptional EA looking to gain further experience in fast paced environment. This role is perfect for someone eager work within a developer lead sector.
 
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