Executive Assistant to CEO - Property / Investment Firm
New Yesterday
Job Description
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly polished, proactive and commercially astute Executive Assistant to support an entrepreneurial and fast-moving CEO within a boutique, high-performing business based in Sloane Square.
This is a true right-hand role, requiring an EA who is confident operating at pace, able to think strategically, and who takes real ownership of their workload. The CEO is dynamic, detail-focused and values an EA who can anticipate needs, bring structure and drive efficiency across both business and personal matters.
The Role
A broad and fast-paced position, you will act as a central point of coordination across the business, ensuring the CEO is fully supported, prepared and operating at maximum efficiency.
- Extensive and ever-changing diary and inbox management, prioritising effectively across competing demands
- Coordinating meetings, travel, events and logistics to a meticulous standard
- Acting as gatekeeper and ambassador, liaising with stakeholders at all levels
- Preparing briefing packs, presentations, reports and first-draft communications
- Proactively identifying improvements and implementing new ways of working to support the CEO and wider team
- Managing internal and external communications, screening calls and responding where appropriate
- Ensuring the CEO is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with all materials prepared in advance
- Tracking actions, following up and ensuring completion across multiple workstreams
- Maintaining accurate databases, filing systems and documentation
You will also take ownership of a range of operational and business support functions, including:
- Coordinating expenses, invoices and purchase orders
- Supporting health & safety processes, reporting and committee coordination
- Assisting with HR administration, staff engagement initiatives and internal policies
- Supporting marketing, PR coordination and website/content updates
- Minute-taking and preparation of board and committee papers
In addition, there will be occasional personal support, including management of personal administration, properties and ad hoc tasks.
The Candidate
- Minimum 7 years' experience supporting at C-suite level
- A true self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Calm, personable and articulate with strong emotional intelligence
- A natural problem solver with a "can do" attitude and strong work ethic
- Able to juggle multiple priorities and see tasks through to completion
Crucially, you will be highly tech-savvy and confident leveraging AI tools and digital systems to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and enhance output across the CEO's office.
The Offering
- Hybrid working model
- Collaborative, high-calibre environment
- A varied and impactful role with real ownership
- Exposure to senior decision-making and business operations
This is a standout opportunity for a career EA who enjoys being fully embedded in a business, adding value at every level and working closely with a driven and ambitious CEO.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Business