A leading gaming and leisure brand is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their CEO. The ideal candidate will empower the senior leadership team while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities flexibly and consistently.

Executive Assistant to CEO (Temporary)

Hourly Rate: £25 – £30 per hour
Contract Type: 1–2-month Temporary assignment with potential for further extension
Location: London

Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO to effectively lead the organisation, ensuring that company goals and objectives are accomplished, and manage day-to-day, short, medium, and long-term priorities efficiently.
• Coordinate the CEO's working day by handling various administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing agendas, checking mail, and arranging client meetings.
• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO, troubleshoot conflicts, and make proactive judgments and recommendations based on changing priorities.
• Assist with meeting preparation, producing presentations, business papers, spreadsheets, reports, and communication packs for various meetings.
• Follow up on agreed actions from meetings and maintain progress updates.
• Organise and oversee company strategy days, Director meetings, and other events as required.
• Support the CEO on internal projects, liaising with internal and external executives as necessary.
• Manage travel itineraries, including bookings for travel, accommodation, and transport both locally and internationally.
• Process expenses and any other expenditure types.
• Assist the CEO with personal administration tasks as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Confidentiality: High degree of discretion and compliance with confidentiality regarding company and employee data.
• Decision Making: Ability to make solid decisions and deal with issues professionally.
• Process Management: Strong time-management skills with the ability to organise and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
• Flexibility: Ability to remain flexible while managing multiple priorities.
• Leadership: Responsibility for oneself and adaptability to changes and challenges.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapting communication style as necessary.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to support a dynamic CEO in a fast-paced environment.

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