Executive Assistant

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a purpose-driven organisation working at the forefront of racial equity, social innovation and systems change, who are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to their CEO.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and emotionally intelligent EA who wants to become a trusted strategic partner to a CEO within a purpose-led organisation. You'll provide high-level executive support while coordinating priorities, communications and key initiatives, helping to create the conditions for effective leadership in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days WFH

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 DOE

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, C-suite executive or senior leader
• Experience within a start-up or similarly fast-paced, evolving environment would be advantageous
• Exceptional diary management with the ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate the CEO's needs
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence acting as a key point of contact internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials
• High levels of cultural and emotional intelligence
• Exceptional discretion and confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience improving systems, processes and ways of working
• Advanced Microsoft Office and digital collaboration skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and operate autonomously
• A genuine interest in social innovation, systems change and the organisation's wider purpose

Consultant: camilla@lilyshippen.co.uk - Please direct all enquiries to Camilla.

Full details and to apply via our website:

Executive Assistant - Lily Shippen

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English