Strategic Partner to CEO

About the role

Kate+Co is seeking an exceptional Strategic Partner to work directly with the Group CEO. This senior executive‑assistant position sits at board level, providing strategic and operational support in a fast‑moving, complex organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Group CEO, anticipating needs and removing obstacles.
• Manage an exceptionally complex diary, aligning the CEO’s time with organisational priorities.
• Filter, prioritise and respond to all CEO correspondence.
• Prepare high‑quality board papers, executive briefings and meeting packs under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate UK and international travel, creating seamless itineraries and contingency plans.
• Plan and deliver executive meetings, leadership events and off‑site programmes from concept to execution.
• Attend senior leadership meetings, capture decisions and ensure follow‑through on actions.
• Handle confidential business information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Build credibility and influence with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Support priority projects and initiatives that drive organisational success.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, Strategic EA or Executive Business Partner supporting CEOs or Board‑level executives in large, complex organisations.
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders as a trusted business partner.
• Exceptional judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities.

Required skills