Executive Assistant

Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO

London – 4 Days in Office | Up to £75K + Bonus

EA Search is working exclusively with a highly successful, fast-growing company in the energy and sustainability sector to find an exceptional Executive Assistant to support their CEO. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic and visionary leader, acting as their right-hand person in both the day-to-day and strategic running of the business.

The CEO is looking for a trusted and highly capable professional who can bring structure, anticipate needs, and provide strategic support to help drive the business forward. The role requires a high level of commercial awareness, discretion, and problem-solving ability, as well as the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders at board level.

Key Responsibilities

• High-level executive support – managing an extremely busy diary, prioritising meetings, and ensuring seamless coordination.
• Inbox and communication management – filtering, drafting, and handling correspondence with absolute discretion.
• Project management – overseeing key initiatives, ensuring follow-up and execution of critical business priorities.
• Board liaison – preparing agendas, collating documents, and ensuring smooth board-level interactions.
• Stakeholder management – acting as a key point of contact between the CEO, senior leadership team, and external partners.
• Briefing and preparation – compiling reports, presentations, and insights to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for meetings and engagements.
• Decision support – acting as a sounding board, providing insight and ensuring the CEO’s time is focused on the highest-value activities.
• Event coordination – organising high-profile engagements, speaking opportunities, and industry networking.

This role requires an experienced and highly capable Executive Assistant who has worked 1:1 with a CEO in a fast-moving, complex environment. The ideal candidate will be:

• Commercially astute, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively problem-solve.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities with ease.
• Professional and discreet, able to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
• An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment.
• London-based and available to work in the office four days per week.

Why Join?

• Work in close partnership with a high-profile, visionary CEO, making a tangible impact on the business.
• A progressive and open culture, where your voice and input are genuinely valued.
• Competitive salary of up to £75K plus bonus.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a career EA looking to step into a high-impact, business-critical role.

Due to the number of applications anticipated, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
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