At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO by managing priorities, correspondence, and complex travel arrangements.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, ambitious organisation with a focus on strategic growth.
- Benefits: Gain invaluable experience working closely with senior executives and shaping decision-making.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to develop your strategic thinking skills.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a dynamic environment, influencing organisational success.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting CEOs or Board-level executives in complex settings is essential.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
We are looking for an exceptional Strategic Partner to work alongside a Group CEO within a large, ambitious and fast-moving organisation.
This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity, anticipates challenges before they arise and operates as a genuine extension of the CEO.
You will operate at board level, building trusted relationships with senior executives, external stakeholders and leadership teams while acting as the central point of coordination for the CEO's office.
No two days are the same, you will balance strategic priorities with operational excellence, handling highly confidential matters with absolute discretion while remaining calm, adaptable and several steps ahead.
Key duties
- Acting as a true strategic partner to the Group CEO, anticipating needs and removing obstacles before they emerge.
- Owning an exceptionally complex diary, ensuring the CEO's time is aligned to the organisation's strategic priorities.
- Managing all CEO correspondence, expertly filtering, prioritising and responding where appropriate.
- Preparing high-quality board papers, executive briefings and meeting packs, often to challenging deadlines.
- Coordinating complex UK and international travel, creating seamless itineraries and contingency plans.
- Planning and delivering executive meetings, leadership events and off-sites from concept through to execution.
- Attending senior leadership meetings, capturing key decisions and ensuring actions are followed through.
- Managing confidential business information with impeccable judgement, professionalism and discretion.
- Building credibility and influence with senior stakeholders across the organisation and externally.
- Acting as an ambassador for the CEO's office, setting the standard for professionalism, pace and excellence.
- Supporting priority projects and initiatives that contribute directly to organisational success.
- Providing flexibility outside normal business hours when required to support executive priorities.
Experience Required
To be operating at the very highest level as an Executive Assistant, Strategic EA or Executive Business Partner, supporting CEOs, Chairs or Executive Boards within a large, complex organisation.
- Extensive experience supporting a CEO or Board-level executive within a complex corporate environment.
- The confidence and credibility to engage with senior leaders as a trusted business partner.
- Exceptional judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence.
- Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effortlessly.
- Expert diary, inbox and executive office management experience.
- Experience coordinating complex international travel and executive logistics.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
- The resilience to remain composed under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- A naturally proactive mindset with an instinct for anticipating what's needed next.
- Degree-level education and/or relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to become far more than an Executive Assistant.
You'll play a pivotal role in helping shape executive decision-making, influence organisational effectiveness and partner with a highly respected Group CEO at the heart of a successful, ambitious business.
If you're looking for a role where your judgement, influence and strategic thinking are as important as your organisational expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
If your CV isn't shortlisted for this role, we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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