Executive Assistant to CEO, 12 Month Maternity Cover

London, England · UK Support · 10+ years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be responsible for providing professional pro-active and confidential support on a day-to-day basis.
You will be liaising with internal and external stakeholders and will be an integral part of our executive leaderships support team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in providing administrative support and coordination at an Executive level.

Diary and meeting management: Proactively manage complex, fast-moving executive diaries, balancing competing priorities and anticipating conflicts before they arise.
Communications: Draft, write and edit a wide range of materials, including emails, internal features, speech notes, memos, presentations and newsletter copy.
Events: Take full ownership of organising listening sessions, offsite meetings, conferences and leadership events for the wider leadership team.
Project support: Support the C-Suite and other company directors on a variety of projects, particularly in People & Development and Finance.
Travel: Organise all international and domestic travel for the team, including flights, accommodation, ground transport, itineraries and visa requirements where necessary.
Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with key internal stakeholders both locally and globally.
Executive administration: Process executive expenses accurately and promptly and handle any personal work requests with care and discretion.
AI and digital productivity: Use AI tools confidently and responsibly to work more efficiently, for example drafting and summarising documents, preparing meeting briefs, and streamlining routine admin.
Personal support: Manage personal and private diaries and carry out ad hoc personal errands and duties as required, with complete discretion.

10+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, with a strong background in diary, inbox and international travel management.
Proven experience supporting senior executives who operate on an international level.
Relentless attention to detail and exceptionally high standards.
Incredibly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure and adapt quickly to change.
A track record of delivering projects and events on time and to budget.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the business.
Digitally savvy, with a strong understanding of current best practices and a willingness to embrace new technology.
Proficient in the use of AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude) to enhance productivity.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Highly discreet and experienced in handling highly confidential matters and working with high-profile individuals.