Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO

About the role

Emperor, a leading corporate communications agency, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Founder & CEO. This hybrid role combines high‑level diary and inbox management with travel coordination, stakeholder liaison and preparation of executive‑ready documents in a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the trusted gate‑keeper for the Founder & CEO, managing a complex, fast‑changing diary and prioritising commitments.
• Coordinate inbox activity, draft responses and ensure timely follow‑up on key matters.
• Prepare meeting materials – agendas, briefing notes, presentations and background information – to ensure thorough preparation.
• Attend meetings, capture accurate notes, produce first‑draft action items and track progress.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation and contingency planning.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships on behalf of the CEO.
• Draft ad‑hoc emails, meeting packs and PowerPoint presentations, consolidating information from across the business.

Required profile

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, discreet and able to exercise sound judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and work calmly under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating executive‑level presentations.