Executive Assistant to CEO
Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the CEO of a highly successful international business.
With offices acrossPortugal, the Philippines, Australia, Dubai and the US, this is a dynamic, fast-growing organisation with a genuinely global footprint.
The head office is based in Stevenage, where a close-knit team of seven people work collaboratively at the heart of the business.
The Role
This is a newly created position supporting the CEO, a highly creative, entrepreneurial and personable business leader.
Commercially astute and full of ideas, he openly admits that organisation is not his greatest strength and is now looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to become his trusted right hand.
Previously supported remotely, he has recognised the need for an experienced UK-based EA who can bring structure, organisation and accountability to his increasingly busy schedule.
This is far more than diary management.
The successful candidate will act as a genuinebusiness partner and co-pilot, helping to keep priorities on track, facilitating communication across the leadership team and ensuring actions are followed through.
Key Responsibilities
Complex diary, travel and meeting management across multiple time zones
Acting as gatekeeper and liaison for the CEO's direct reports
Extracting, consolidating and communicating information the wider business needs from the CEO
Managing actions, deadlines and key projects to ensure momentum is maintained




Providing constructive challenge and helping the CEO think through decisions from all angles
Ensuring priorities remain focused and preventing distractions from key business objectives
Coordinating international travel and logistics
Supporting communication between global offices and stakeholders
About You
You will be a confident, highly proactive Executive Assistant who enjoys working closely with entrepreneurial leaders and isn't afraid to challenge upwards when needed.
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience supporting a Founder, CEO or entrepreneurial business leader
The confidence to influence, challenge and hold senior stakeholders accountable
Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience within a product-based, manufacturing, retail or consumer goods business would be highly advantageous
A naturally positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer?
This is a rare chance to become the trusted right hand to an ambitious CEO within a successful and growing international business.
You'll have real influence, significant exposure across the organisation and the chance to make a visible impact on both the CEO's effectiveness and the company's continued growth.
If you are an experienced EA who enjoys bringing order to chaos and acting as a genuine strategic partner, we'd love to hear from you.
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