EA To CEO

Job Reference: BH-80184

Posted by: Danielle Fogarty

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Full Time
Industry: Admin and Secretarial
London, UK
£55000 – £65000 per Year

Description of role:

Executive Assistant to CEO 
Location: City of London, UK
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year plus bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
 
Description of Role
Executive Assistant to CEO and C-Suite within a high-growth media and investment business based in the City of London.
A founder-led, fast-growing business is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and senior leadership team. This is a senior-level support role within a high-performance environment where pace, ownership, and discretion are critical.
Culture and Working Environment
This is a fast-moving and high-accountability culture designed to remove bureaucracy and groupthink.
The business values speed of execution, clear decision-making, and ownership over hierarchy. Team members are trusted to deliver outcomes without unnecessary process. Experimentation is encouraged and getting things wrong is seen as part of progress.
This is not a rigid 9 to 5 environment. Flexibility exists, but expectations are high. The right candidate will be excited by pace, autonomy, and being fully immersed in the mission, while also being self-aware and able to manage energy levels sustainably.
 
Key Responsibilities
Complex diary and inbox management for the CEO and senior leadership team
Acting as gatekeeper and managing competing priorities
Preparing meeting agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and follow-ups
Supporting strategic and high-priority projects with speed and accuracy
Managing domestic and international travel and logistics
Liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders
Providing discreet business and private support where required
Ensuring leaders are consistently prepared and one step ahead
 
Candidate Profile
Minimum of 6-8 years experience supporting CEO or C-suite executives
Experience in media, creative, start-up, venture, or fast-growth environments preferred
Highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused
Emotionally intelligent and confident managing up
Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments
Strong technical capability across Google Workspace, Slack, and modern productivity tools
Trusted with sensitive information and high-pressure decisions
 
Working Pattern
Office-based, in-person-first environment
Hybrid working with flexibility
Outcome-focused approach to working hours
Exposure to global stakeholders and time zones
 
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary between £55,000 and £65,000
Annual bonus
30 days holiday
Long-term progression and development opportunities
 
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Suitable applicants will be contacted directly to discuss next steps.
 

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