Executive Assistant to CEO - Property / Investment Firm

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Job Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly polished, proactive and commercially astute Executive Assistant to support an entrepreneurial and fast-moving CEO within a boutique, high-performing business based in Sloane Square.

This is a true right-hand role, requiring an EA who is confident operating at pace, able to think strategically, and who takes real ownership of their workload. The CEO is dynamic, detail-focused and values an EA who can anticipate needs, bring structure and drive efficiency across both business and personal matters.

The Role

A broad and fast-paced position, you will act as a central point of coordination across the business, ensuring the CEO is fully supported, prepared and operating at maximum efficiency.

  • Extensive and ever-changing diary and inbox management, prioritising effectively across competing demands
  • Coordinating meetings, travel, events and logistics to a meticulous standard
  • Acting as gatekeeper and ambassador, liaising with stakeholders at all levels
  • Preparing briefing packs, presentations, reports and first-draft communications
  • Proactively identifying improvements and implementing new ways of working to support the CEO and wider team
  • Managing internal and external communications, screening calls and responding where appropriate
  • Ensuring the CEO is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with all materials prepared in advance
  • Tracking actions, following up and ensuring completion across multiple workstreams
  • Maintaining accurate databases, filing systems and documentation

You will also take ownership of a range of operational and business support functions, including:

  • Coordinating expenses, invoices and purchase orders
  • Supporting health & safety processes, reporting and committee coordination
  • Assisting with HR administration, staff engagement initiatives and internal policies
  • Supporting marketing, PR coordination and website/content updates
  • Minute-taking and preparation of board and committee papers

In addition, there will be occasional personal support, including management of personal administration, properties and ad hoc tasks.

The Candidate

  • Minimum 7 years' experience supporting at C-suite level
  • A true self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
  • Calm, personable and articulate with strong emotional intelligence
  • A natural problem solver with a "can do" attitude and strong work ethic
  • Able to juggle multiple priorities and see tasks through to completion

Crucially, you will be highly tech-savvy and confident leveraging AI tools and digital systems to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and enhance output across the CEO's office.

The Offering

  • Hybrid working model
  • Collaborative, high-calibre environment
  • A varied and impactful role with real ownership
  • Exposure to senior decision-making and business operations

This is a standout opportunity for a career EA who enjoys being fully embedded in a business, adding value at every level and working closely with a driven and ambitious CEO.

Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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