At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the strategic partner to our CEO, managing complex schedules and driving high-impact decisions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on systemic change and positive impact.
- Benefits: World-class development opportunities, mentorship, and a commitment to your growth.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with support for accessibility and communication needs.
- Why this job: Play a crucial role in transformation and influence high-stakes decisions every day.
- Qualifications: Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is not just another EA role. We need someone exceptional - not just an organiser, but a strategic operator. Someone who thrives on pace, precision, and influence. Someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, clarity to complexity, and momentum to high-stakes decisions. If you want to be at the centre of a major transformation, ensuring focus and high impact execution every single day - this is your opportunity.
Enabling High-Impact Leadership
- Own and manage complex scheduling, ensuring the CEO and MD time is spent on high-impact decisions, strategy and influence.
- Manage the scheduling for our Senior Director.
- Anticipate needs - proactively resolve conflicts before they happen, keep workflows seamless, remove friction, and enable deep focus.
- Manage information flow, distil complexity, and filter requests - acting as a true partner.
- Use AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and free up time for high-value priorities.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
Driving Momentum
- Keep decisions, follow-ups, and priorities moving forward at speed - ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Ensure the CEO we live it.
- A front-row seat to systemic change - and the chance to help shape how big business drives positive impact.
- Access to world-class development opportunities - from cutting-edge training to incredible speakers you won’t hear anywhere else.
- Serious investment in your growth - we prioritise training, mentorship, and the tools you need to operate at your highest level.
TO APPLY: Please send your CV and answers to the following questions, explaining; What interests you most about the Forward Institute’s mission and work, and how do you see the role of an EA contributing to that? What aspects of this role excite you most? Applications without an answer to the cover letter questions will not be considered. You will need to hold any relevant Visas/Work permits. Role closes on 25th March.
The interview process will be as follows:
- First round interviews in the week beginning 31st March
- Role related task
- Second round interviews in the week beginning 7th April
We want to make this recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. Please get in touch with jess.dennis@forward.institute to discuss any specific requirements or queries you have that relate to inclusion. This might be related to a protected characteristic, accessibility requirement or communication preference. We offer reasonable adjustments for the interview process and on the job. Please also get in touch if you have any other questions.
Remote Executive Assistant employer: Forward Institute
At Forward Institute, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values strategic thinking and high-impact execution. Our remote work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, providing you with a front-row seat to transformative change while ensuring your professional growth through world-class development opportunities and mentorship. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team that prioritises meaningful contributions and invests in your success.
