Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant to International CEO Global Logistics Firm Central London Based Initial 6 months FTC up to 55,000 plus benefits

A rapidly growing and renowned global logistics firm with a HQ based in central London are seeking an immediately available, proactive and detail oriented Executive Assistant to support their fast paced and busy CEO on a full time basis on an initial 6 months FTC with the potential of a longer term opportunity. Working directly with the CEO, this person will be an integral part in supporting them with day-to-day operations and supporting with further growth of the brand. This role requires an immediate start and to be in the beautiful central offices 4 days a week with 1 day working from home.

Day to day duties may include:

• Extensive diary and inbox management, coordinating high volumes of meetings and acting as a gatekeeper for the CEO
• Arranging UK and International travel across multiple time zones, setting itineraries, booking accommodation, VISAS and onwards travel.
• Processing expenses and other financial administration tasks
• Organising events internally and externally including with high profile individuals.
• Full inbox management, actions tasks and emails on the CEO's behalf
• Taking minutes of meetings, setting action points and chasing
• Liasing with private investors with preparing of presentations and documents
• Project Management support on an ad hoc basis where needed

This is a really unique opportunity for an Executive Assistant with a proven track record of working within businesses that are going through rapid growth and are evolving in an unstructured but organic manner. You must have supported a CEO or similar C-Suite directors before, ideally from within sectors such as Logistics, Engineering, manufacturing or Fintech environments (though not essential). You will be calm under pressure, confident, organised and be a true plate spinner!

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