About the role

Lead Executive Assistant supporting the CEO's operations, enhancing executive effectiveness and facilitating organizational excellence. Overseeing EA functions and ensuring strategic impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

Provide full, proactive diary and inbox management for the CEO, ensuring time is optimised and priorities are met.
Act as primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the CEO, triaging queries and delegating where appropriate.
Prepare meeting packs, speaking notes, briefings, and follow-up documentation.
Coordinate internal and external engagements, including high-level stakeholder meetings, board interactions, and media or partner engagements.
Draft and edit correspondence, presentations, and internal communications on behalf of the CEO.
Support the CEO with forward planning, prioritisation, and decision-making prompts.
Track actions, risks, and dependencies arising from CEO meetings and ensure timely progress.
Although not managing direct reports the Lead EA is expected to provide day-to-day coordination, support, and guidance to the EA team to ensure balanced workloads and consistent service.
Oversee internal events from concept to delivery, ensuring logistical excellence and high-quality attendee experience.
Oversee office management operations in partnership with EAs and any third-party providers.
Lead continuous improvements to office systems, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a positive working environment.

Advanced diary and inbox management for senior executives in complex environments
Strong document preparation skills (briefings, presentations, agendas, minutes)
Excellent event planning and coordination capabilities
Understanding of office management processes and operational workflows
Ability to create templates, processes, and standardised practices
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective stakeholder management, including handling confidential or sensitive information
Proven ability to oversee and support a team of EAs, balancing priorities and workload
Strong planning, organisation, and time-management capabilities
Industry or domain knowledge is a bonus
Highly proactive, with strong initiative and anticipation of needs
Calm, resilient, and composed under pressure or in fast-changing situations
Exceptional attention to detail and quality
Professional, diplomatic, and discreet in all interactions
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trusted relationships
Collaborative and supportive team player, able to influence without authority
Solutions-focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity
Confident decision-maker with sound judgement
Positive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Represents the CEO and organisation with credibility and integrity

Salary from £53,000.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.