We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a purpose-driven organisation working at the forefront of racial equity, social innovation and systems change, who are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to their CEO.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and emotionally intelligent EA who wants to become a trusted strategic partner to a CEO within a purpose-led organisation. You’ll provide high-level executive support while coordinating priorities, communications and key initiatives, helping to create the conditions for effective leadership in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Role Snapshot
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days WFH
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 DOE
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, C-suite executive or senior leader
- Experience within a start-up or similarly fast-paced, evolving environment would be advantageous
- Exceptional diary management with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate the CEO’s needs
- Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence acting as a key point of contact internally and externally
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials
- High levels of cultural and emotional intelligence
- Exceptional discretion and confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Experience improving systems, processes and ways of working
- Advanced Microsoft Office and digital collaboration skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and operate autonomously
- A genuine interest in social innovation, systems change and the organisation’s wider purpose
Consultant: camilla@lilyshippen.co.uk – Please direct all enquiries to Camilla.
Full details and to apply via our website: Executive Assistant – Lily Shippen
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