Executive Assistant to CEO - Holborn

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My client is a market leading beauty brand experiencing rapid growth, with new stores opening across the UK and big plans ahead. Based in stylish, open plan offices in Holborn, the business currently has a team of 20 and is set to double in size by early next year. The culture feels very much like a high energy start up: ambitious, fast paced and constantly evolving, where priorities shift and no two days look the same. This role is office based, 5 days a week.

They are seeking a calm, unflappable Executive Assistant to support the Co Founder and CEO. This is a role requiring absolute discretion and professionalism. You will be a true right hand support, trusted with sensitive information and expected to bring structure, polish and calm to a very busy schedule. This position should be treated seriously, it is high trust, high visibility and hugely valued within the business!

Duties will include:

• Acting as gatekeeper and trusted right hand to the CEO
• Managing complex diaries across
• Booking frequent international travel to Korea (approximately four times per year), alongside UK store and warehouse visits
• Coordinating meetings with multiple moving parts, taking minutes and driving follow up actions
• Handling a wide range of internal and external communications, from retail teams to senior stakeholders
• Organising client entertainment including restaurants and golf days (strong London restaurant knowledge highly beneficial)
• Managing personal administration such as dry cleaning and holiday bookings
• Supporting with research projects, including enhancing company benefits
• Organising team socials, perks and the annual Christmas party

• Must have gravitas and a confidence
• Experience supporting at C Suite level
• Must have previously worked at pace!
• Adaptable and personable - able to speak to people at all levels and represent both the CEO and the brand impeccably.
• Someone flexible, modern and not overly corporate will thrive here

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment of growth, with real influence and visibility from day one. If you enjoy being trusted, relied upon and genuinely making a difference behind the scenes, this is an exceptional EA role with long term potential.

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