Executive Assistant to CEO (Hybrid, London)

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer of a fast‑growing international energy and infrastructure business. Working hybrid (three days in the London office), you will act as the CEO’s trusted business partner, ensuring his time is optimised and strategic initiatives progress smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a constantly evolving executive diary and coordinate complex UK and international travel itineraries.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations, and meeting documentation for the CEO and board.
• Track strategic projects, ensuring actions are delivered on time.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for board members, investors, advisers, and senior external stakeholders.
• Handle high‑level business correspondence, prioritising competing demands.
• Support executive and board meetings, including agenda setting and minute taking.
• Monitor key deliverables across multiple business activities.
• Collaborate with the CEO’s Personal Assistant to ensure seamless coordination of all commitments.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion at all times.

Required profile

• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Founder or Executive Chairman at C‑suite level.
• Preferably holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries and international travel logistics.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confidence to build credibility with board members, investors and senior executives.
• Strong judgement, resilience and absolute discretion under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Exceptional benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, high‑growth sector.