C&C Search is currently recruiting for a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer of a leading global advisory firm. This is a high-trust, strategic EA role working at the heart of the business's people agenda, partnering closely with senior leadership and international teams.
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\nAll about the role and company I would be working for!
\nPosition: EA to CPO, 14-month FTC
\nSalary: Up to £50,000 (DoE)
\nHybrid set up: Hybrid working, 4 days in the office
\nWhat they do: Global Advisory
\nSize of company: Global
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\nCompany culture and what makes them great to work for: This is an opportunity to join a globally respected firm that values intelligence, initiative, and integrity. The culture is inclusive, fast-moving, and people-centric. You’ll be working alongside senior leaders who value thought partnership, trust, and proactive support.
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\nKey responsibilities for this EA position:

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• Provide seamless, high-level support to the Global CPO including complex diary and travel management
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• Coordinate global People team projects and support initiatives, tracking milestones and priorities
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• Act as a key liaison between the CPO and senior internal stakeholders (including CEO, COO, CHRO offices)
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• Support strategic communication efforts including meetings, presentations, and firm-wide platforms
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• Attend select meetings with the CPO to capture actions and ensure follow-through
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• Proactively manage workflows, briefings, and meeting prep with a firmwide lens
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• Build strong relationships across the global team and act as a gatekeeper and point of coordination
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• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Finance and People Operations
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• Support ad hoc initiatives and process improvements to increase administrative efficiency
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What background and experience are the company looking for?

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• Strong Executive Assistant experience at a senior level
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• Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, calendars, and stakeholders
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• Strong project coordination skills with attention to detail and a proactive mindset
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• Excellent written and verbal communication, confident preparing documents and materials
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• Experience working within a fast-paced, global, and professional environment
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• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to work with sensitivity on confidential matters
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• Comfortable with tech and confident navigating data trackers, dashboards, and system
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Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?
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\nEllie Stoddart
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\nFor this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.