Executive Assistant to CEO – Hospitality (London)

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing, multi‑site hospitality business to hire an Executive Assistant who will work directly alongside the CEO. This high‑visibility position supports the Chief Executive and acts as a trusted partner across the leadership team, ensuring the CEO’s time, priorities and communications are managed effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, constantly changing diary for the CEO.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, board packs and meeting documentation.
• Attend key meetings, capture actions and follow‑up where required.
• Act as gatekeeper and primary point of contact for the CEO.
• Support leadership team communications and coordination.
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information.
• Assist with internal projects and business initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting a CEO, founder or senior executive.
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Experience in hospitality, leisure, consumer or multi‑site businesses is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary of £60,000–£70,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work closely with an ambitious CEO and senior leadership team.
• Exposure to strategic business decisions and high‑profile projects.
• Excellent long‑term career development prospects.