Executive Assistant to High-Profile Entrepreneur
West End, London | Full-time | Permanent
Attractive salary and bonus package, dependent on experience
An exceptional opportunity at the highest level of executive support.
We are seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support a highly successful, internationally recognised entrepreneur and philanthropist with an extensive portfolio of business, investment, philanthropic, political and cultural interests.
This is a rare opportunity for a polished, commercially astute and exceptionally capable EA to operate as a trusted right hand to a high-profile principal, providing seamless support across an often fast-moving and varied business environment.
The successful candidate will be someone who genuinely understands the demands of supporting an UHNWI, brings maturity, sound judgement and absolute discretion, and is comfortable operating at the very highest level. This is a position for someone who enjoys being one step ahead, taking ownership and building a long-term, trusted working relationship.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of the principal's professional life, managing an exceptionally busy and complex schedule spanning multiple time zones, international travel and a diverse range of business interests.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a complex and ever-changing international diary, anticipating clashes and proactively prioritising competing demands.
- Coordinating extensive global travel, including private aviation, luxury accommodation and chauffeured ground transportation.
- Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and first point of contact, managing relationships with high-profile individuals, senior executives and influential stakeholders.
- Organising exclusive dinners, private events and high-profile engagements, overseeing everything from VIP guest lists to detailed logistics.
- Undertaking in-depth research across business, finance, philanthropy, politics and wider areas of interest to support the principal's decision-making.
- Handling highly confidential matters and sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
- Anticipating requirements, managing shifting priorities and ensuring every detail is taken care of, often at very short notice.
The Ideal Candidate
This appointment requires a very particular calibre of EA. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- A stable and consistent career history, with clear longevity in previous positions. This is essential.
- Proven experience supporting an UHNWI or exceptionally high-profile entrepreneur in a predominantly business-focused capacity.
- A strong understanding of the demands, pace and expectations associated with high-level private office and executive support.
- Exceptional organisational skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to operate autonomously.
- Impeccable judgement, discretion and the ability to manage highly sensitive relationships and information.
- The intelligence and curiosity to research unfamiliar subjects, think independently and make informed decisions.
- Outstanding communication skills and the confidence to interact with senior and influential individuals.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with Mac/Apple products.
You will be naturally proactive, unflappable and highly resourceful, with the ability to remain one step ahead at all times. You should take genuine pride in delivering exceptional standards and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a genuinely prestigious position offering the opportunity to work alongside an influential entrepreneur with an extraordinary breadth of interests and international connections.
You will gain exposure to an exciting mix of global business, investment, philanthropy, politics and culture, with the opportunity to become an integral and trusted member of the principal's professional world.
If you are an established, top-level EA with a proven track record of longevity supporting an UHNWI in a business capacity, this is an exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career.
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