Strategic EA to Forward-Thinking CEO
Are you a strategic powerhouse with a background in Private Equity or experience working at the highest level of business leadership? Ready to partner with an inspiring, driven CEO and make a real impact on a rapidly growing global company? This could be the role you've been waiting for.
As the CEO’s trusted right hand, you’ll operate at the intersection of high-level strategy and seamless execution. Representing the CEO in meetings, contributing ideas, and playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s ambitious growth, you’ll be expected to bring your A-game every day.
The Role – EA to CEO
- Strategic Partnering: Act as a true right hand to the CEO & Chairman, ensuring you are always in the loop and two steps ahead.
- Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with board members, investors, and C-suite leaders to ensure smooth, effective communication and project execution.
- Board Meetings: Schedule, attend, and confidently contribute to board meetings; prepare and distribute board packs and take minutes with precision.
- Travel Management: Coordinate complex global travel schedules for the CEO, who travels 2-3 times a month, often for extended periods.
- Inbox & Calendar Management: Proactively prioritise, organise, and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Process Improvement/Operations: Implement innovative processes and systems to enhance productivity and drive the business forward.
- Wider Support: Seamlessly support the Chairman and wider Leadership Team with various projects and ad-hoc requests.
- Brand Ambassador: Present the business with confidence, professionalism, and passion.
You Will Be/Have – EA to CEO
- A highly experienced Business EA who is both strategic and hands-on.
- Bright, driven, and ambitious with a strong business acumen and impeccable work ethic.
- Proven experience within Private Equity is desired, working alongside senior leadership at board level.
- Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills; capable of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Resilient, proactive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and outstanding PowerPoint skills.
- Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to think strategically under pressure.
- A problem-solving mindset with a commitment to driving improvement and excellence.
- Must be flexible to go to the offices when needed – London and Reading
Why You Should Apply
- Competitive salary (£75k - £80k) with a 20-25% discretionary bonus.
- A hybrid working model with flexible London (Soho/Paddington/City) & Reading locations.
- Unparalleled opportunity for progression into a Chief of Staff role.
- The chance to be part of a company that’s making a genuine difference, with sustainability at its core.
Ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced EA to CEO role? Apply now and become a critical force in this company’s extraordinary growth!
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