Gleeson Recruitment Group
Executive Assistant to International CEO | Global Logistics Firm | Central London Based | Initial 6 months FTC | up to £55,000 plus benefits
A rapidly growing and renowned global logistics firm with a HQ based in central London are seeking an immediately available, proactive and detail oriented Executive Assistant to support their fast paced and busy CEO on a full time basis on an initial 6 months FTC with the potential of a longer term opportunity. Working directly with the CEO, this person will be an integral part in supporting them with day-to-day operations and supporting with further growth of the brand. This role requires an immediate start and to be in the beautiful central offices 4 days a week with 1 day working from home.
Day to day duties may include:
- Extensive diary and inbox management, coordinating high volumes of meetings and acting as a gatekeeper for the CEO
- Arranging UK and International travel across multiple time zones, setting itineraries, booking accommodation, VISAS and onwards travel.
- Processing expenses and other financial administration tasks
- Organising events internally and externally including with high profile individuals.
- Full inbox management, actions tasks and emails on the CEO's behalf
- Taking minutes of meetings, setting action points and chasing
- Liasing with private investors with preparing of presentations and documents
- Project Management support on an ad hoc basis where needed
This is a really unique opportunity for an Executive Assistant with a proven track record of working within businesses that are going through rapid growth and are evolving in an unstructured but organic manner. You must have supported a CEO or similar C-Suite directors before, ideally from within sectors such as Logistics, Engineering, manufacturing or Fintech environments (though not essential). You will be calm under pressure, confident, organised and be a true plate spinner!
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