Executive Assistant

My client is a household name in their field, the Founder and Principal of an international, award winning design company. A high profile designer/technician who’s work is displayed and valued all over the world. They are looking for a senior EA who can jump in and hit the ground running. An EA who is assertive, positive and proactive with excellent judgement and diplomacy.

You will be :

• organising and coordinating the Principal’s workload, prioritising on their behalf and ensuring that timelines and commitments are adhered to.
• liaising with the international teams, problem solving, gatekeeping, planning ahead.
• facilitate decision making, communications link between the executive team and relevant key personnel.
• set up, research, prepare and manage key meetings with clearly defined agendas, objectives and attendees.
• all written communication ion behalf of the Principal.
• prepare and facilitate all public commitments, lectures, interviews etc

I am looking for an experienced EA who has supported a business founder at executive level. A self-starter, confident and effectual who is used to taking charge and making things happen. A people person with high EQ who builds lasting relationships and always acts with tact and diplomacy. An additional language such as Spanish, German, Italian or Mandarin would be an advantage but not essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity and a career defining role supporting an inspirational individual  with a strong set of values, working towards a better world.