Executive Assistant to CEO

South London

Permanent 

£55,000 - £60,000

Hybrid (4:1)

Our client, a prestigious financial services firm are seeking a high-calibre, discreet, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide first-class support to their Chief Executive (CEO) and Chief of Staff (CoS). Based in their office in South London, the team is collaborative, friendly and professional.  This is an exciting role, providing support to a dynamic CEO who has an impressive vision for the business and her Chief of Staff. While each day will look a little different, this role is vital to keep the daily operations of this busy CEO's office running smoothly. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage complex diaries for the CEO and CoS, aligning schedules with organisational priorities.

• Track actions, approvals, and decisions, ensuring to escalate appropriately.
• Prepare meeting agendas; coordinate pre-briefs and debriefs.
• Support inbox management, drafting responses and handling sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Contribute ideas to streamline workflow.
• Cover Senior EA where required.
• Act as first point of contact, maintaining key relationships and stakeholder information.
• Coordinate UK and international travel, logistics and events.
• Oversee office operations including expenses, POs, spend tracking, and file management.

Candidate requirements:

• Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite in a fast-paced environment (professional services) 

• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and adept at managing changing priorities.
• Strong written skills, including drafting, summarising complex information, and minute-taking.
• Able to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and maintain strict confidentiality.

This is an urgent hire - we are open to looking at candidates on a maximum of one month's notice. 

Apply now to avoid disappointment! 

REF: AJL139436