Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: EA / Business Manager to CEO
Contract: Permanent
Location: London
Flexibility on hybrid set up.
We are looking for an exceptional, commercially minded and highly proactive EA / Business Manager to act as the right hand to a Global CEO.
This is far more than a traditional EA position. You will work closely with the CEO across business priorities, strategic initiatives, senior stakeholder relationships and client activity, acting as a trusted partner and taking ownership of key matters on their behalf.
The successful candidate will be highly credible, commercially aware and confident operating at CEO level, with the judgement and initiative to anticipate requirements, solve problems and drive priorities forward.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the CEO's right hand and trusted business partner
Drive and coordinate key business priorities, projects and initiatives
Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, Board members and clients
Act as a key gatekeeper to the CEO, managing access, information flow and priorities with sound judgement
Anticipate issues, identify solutions and use strong judgement to act on the CEO's behalf
Ensure the CEO's time and priorities align with wider business objectives
Prepare high-level briefings, presentations and materials
Support strategic client relationships and senior-level engagements
Coordinate global activity across offices, stakeholders and time zones
Provide executive support where required, including diary, travel and communications
Handle highly confidential matters with absolute discretionAbout You
Previous experience supporting a CEO is essential
Legal industry experience is essential.
Experience operating as a genuine right hand to a CEO, with broad business exposure
Commercially astute with excellent business judgement
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, Board members and clients
Highly proactive, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused
Able to operate independently and take ownership without being directed
Exceptional communication, organisation and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
Professional, discreet and highly credible