Executive & Business Assistant to CEO

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Job Description

Executive & Business Assistant to CEO

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\nSalary & Benefits
\n£60,000 - £65,000 (FTC) + hybrid working + pension + 28 days annual leave + BH & End of year office closure + social events + personal development

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Background

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12-month fixed term contract for a Head of Business Operations & EA to the CEO of a global political affairs and comms consultancy based in stunning offices near London Bridge!  This is a varied and senior position where you will work closely with the CEO. The role has several strands including: EA support to CEO, Liaison with Partners on deal flow, Board Coordination and Overseeing a small team of admin staff. The CEO is an impressive down to earth and engaging leader with great communication skills who values your input and suggestions.

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The role

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  • A 12-month fixed term contract – Starting Mid June  
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  • Executive Assistant support to CEO including seamless scheduling and strategic prioritising
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  • Liaise with Partners with full authority from CEO on deal flow, business reporting, and other initiatives
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  • Coordinate Board (and subgroup) meetings providing full discrete board coordination including documentation
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  • Oversee internal meetings and exercise sound judgement in the cadence and agendas ensuring time spent is well structured and action driven
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  • Oversee & manage a small team of Admin staff
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  • Support and deliver internal communications in a timely and clear manner
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  • Coordinate high profile events both in house and external
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  • Contribute to client and stakeholder excellence\n\t

    You

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    • Experience as a Head of Business Operations /Chief of Staff or similar
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    • Senior Executive Assistant exposure supporting leaders in high profile office
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    • Degree educated and intelligent approach
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    • Exposure in fast paced, client focused environment
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    • Experience in Consultancy, Communications, Politics or Public Affairs is advantageous but not essential   
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    • Down to earth, polished, extremely organised, intelligent and with sound judgement
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    • Capacity for a high volume of work and able to balance a multi strand role  
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    Start Date

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    Contract start date of Mid-June, please note you must be available to start then and commit for a minimum duration of one year to be considered for this position.

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    This is an amazing role for a Senior EA/Business Operations Lead, it offers, variety, seniority, autonomy along with a great culture and fascinating work. Apply today to secure an interview for this one year FTC in an amazing company working alongside a genuinely delightful CEO.

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Location:
Central London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business