Executive Assistant to CEO

HR GO Driving; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm located in Bromley is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO. This role requires managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining confidential communications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supporting C-suite executives and excellent organisational abilities. Candidates will enjoy competitive benefits, including health support, flexible working, and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Health & wellness support

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Generous leave allowances

Learning & development programmes

Parental leave

Mental well-being days

Free parking

Complimentary breakfast/refreshments

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years' experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Complex diary & travel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, schedules, travel, and logistics.
• Coordinate CEO meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Provide board and governance administration support.

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide proactive, confidential and high-level support to the CEO. This role ensures the smooth operation of the CEO's office through expert diary management, meeting coordination, communications handling, document preparation, and stakeholder liaison. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates impeccable judgement, and delivers work to an exceptional standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, schedules, travel and logistics.
• Coordinate CEO meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Provide board and governance administration support.
• Draft, proofread and manage professional communications, briefs and reports.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and act as gatekeeper for the CEO.
• Produce reports, presentations and documents using Microsoft 365, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Support strategic priorities by ensuring timely follow-up and organisation of key information.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years' experience supporting C‑suite executives.
• Complex diary & travel management (5 years)
• Board & governance administration (5 years)
• Minute-taking & action tracking (5 years)
• Senior stakeholder/external liaison (5 years)
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• High discretion, professionalism and proactive judgement.

Employee Benefits

Competitive benefits including health & wellness support, pension scheme, flexible working, generous leave allowances, learning & development programmes, parental leave, mental well‑being days, free parking, and complimentary breakfast/refreshments.