Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
hace 3 días
London
Executive Assistant to CEO Salary: £70,000–90,000 Location: Central London | 100% Office Based | 5 Days a Week Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Who We Are We’re a dynamic and rapidly expanding Corporate Services Group, led by our passionate founder and CEO. With a thriving customer base of over 500,000 and consistent growth of 20% year-on-year, we're shaking up the business services space. From Company Formation and Legal Support to Virtual Offices, we provide everything businesses need to start, grow, and succeed. Profitable, innovative, and customer-obsessed, we’re on a mission to redefine how modern businesses are supported, and we’re looking for driven individuals to grow with us. About the Role This is not your typical EA role. We’re looking for a razor-sharp, highly capable Executive Assistant to act as the CEO’s strategic right hand. Someone who can run towards complexity, make order from chaos, and allow him to focus where he shines: creativity, strategy, and innovation. If you're excited by the idea of being the calm, highly organised and tech-literate force behind a fast-moving founder, we want to meet you. You’ll partner closely with the CEO, helping him manage his day-to-day world, from handling inbox overflow, coordinating meetings, managing LinkedIn and external communications, to structuring his travel, liaising with investors and internal stakeholders, and even supporting his personal brand. You’ll be his trusted sounding board, his email gatekeeper, and occasionally, his voice. This role requires someone known for their EQ, intellect, discretion, and cool head under pressure. Someone who asks the right questions, keeps the engine humming, and knows how to say no, graciously, but firmly. You’ll be tech-confident, up to date with modern tools (including AI), playbooks, and productivity platforms and confident enough to introduce better ways of doing things. We’re also looking for someone who genuinely thrives in an in-person, high-energy office environment. Someone who values face-to-face collaboration, quick problem-solving conversations, and the dynamic rhythm that comes with working closely beside an inspiring founder and a high-performing team. 🎯 What You’ll Own & Lead • Own and streamline all aspects of the CEO's day-to-day administration, both business and personal., • Take full ownership of the inbox, including triaging, actioning, drafting, and following up as needed., • Act as a gatekeeper, manage inbound noise while keeping opportunities and priorities visible., • Coordinate end-to-end travel arrangements with foresight and flexibility., • Manage complex calendars and align on daily/weekly priorities proactively., • Organise high-quality meetings, including agendas, pre-reads, note-taking, and action-tracking., • Draft, polish, and send communications that match the CEO’s tone and style across email and LinkedIn., • Spot and implement cutting-edge AI and productivity tools to save time and streamline operations., • Maintain visibility into his objectives and workload, keeping him focused and accountable., • Build and maintain effective relationships across the team and with external partners., • Provide light-touch support for personal brand building, including social media and appearance planning., • Manage personal admin and logistics with thoughtfulness and confidentiality., • Shield the CEO from distractions and inefficiencies, calmly, assertively, and with good judgment., • Be a sounding board for creative ideas and help translate strategy into execution. 📚 What You Bring to the Table • 3+ years' experience in an EA or Chief of Staff-style role, ideally in a scale-up or fast-paced tech environment., • A deep understanding of what makes visionary founders tick and how to operationally support them., • Outstanding written and verbal English, you’ll be articulating on behalf of the CEO., • Unflappable organisation, killer prioritisation instincts, and a naturally proactive mindset., • Experience managing inboxes, drafting copy/emails, follow-ups, and LinkedIn communications., • Incredibly tech-savvy: a power user and advocate of ChatGPT, automation software, calendar/email management platforms and other modern tools., • Strong problem-solving skills, solid business acumen, and a strategic way of thinking., • Great judgment with the ability to push back firmly, professionally, and respectfully when needed., • High emotional intelligence, empathy, and insight, someone people instinctively trust., • A calm, warm presence even when chaos looms., • High standards, excellent taste, and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information., • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 🌍 Who You’ll Be Working With You’ll be embedded right alongside our founder and CEO and act as an essential connector across the leadership team, external stakeholders, and internal departments. This is a highly visible role within a business full of smart, ambitious, kind people who love what they do. The vibe is high-performance with heart. Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.