Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity to support a newly appointed CEO at a pivotal moment for the business.

Bain and Gray is partnering with an established business to appoint an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced EA to provide first-class, comprehensive support to a new CEO joining the business, helping them navigate their new role, relocate to the UK and settle into both the organisation and life here.

Working in a fast-paced, professional environment, you will be the CEO’s trusted right hand, ensuring their working day runs seamlessly and enabling them to focus on leading the business.

The role will include:

• Full diary and complex international travel management.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, presentations and briefing materials.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO, managing communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Organising leadership meetings, board meetings and executive events.
• Managing expenses, correspondence and all associated administrative responsibilities.
• Providing practical support with relocation logistics and helping the CEO settle into the UK and their new role.
• Anticipating needs, managing competing priorities and ensuring the CEO is exceptionally well supported.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 8 years’ experience as an EA, ideally supporting a CEO or other senior executive.
• Previous experience in the Leisure industry , which would be highly advantageous.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage complex, ever-changing priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, discretion and sound judgement.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail.
• The confidence and professionalism to operate at the highest level in a corporate environment.

The details:

• Location: UK-based
• Working pattern: Five days a week in the office
• Reporting to: CEO

This is a wonderful opportunity for an accomplished EA who takes pride in providing outstanding support, enjoys building a trusted partnership with their executive and wants to make a real difference from day one.