Executive Assistant

I am seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to the CEO to act as a trusted partner to the Chief Executive in a senior, delivery-focused role. This position combines complex, high-level diary and executive support with ownership of strategic business projects across the organisation.

This is a role for an experienced EA who is comfortable managing a demanding CEO diary while also driving projects, ensuring priorities are translated into action and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic right-hand to the CEO, managing a complex, high-volume diary, meetings and travel
• Proactively anticipate scheduling conflicts and prioritise competing demands
• Prepare agendas, briefing packs, presentations and reports for senior-level meetings
• Act as a gatekeeper, managing information flow and handling confidential matters with discretion
• Coordinate board and senior leadership meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes and follow-up actions
• Manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO where appropriate

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional business projects aligned to strategic objectives
• Translate CEO priorities into clear project plans, timelines and deliverables
• Track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure delivery against agreed milestones
• Drive accountability by following up on actions with senior leaders and project owners
• Prepare executive-level reporting, dashboards and progress updates
• Support change initiatives, process improvements and operational optimisation projects

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a senior Executive Assistant supporting a CEO or senior executive
• Demonstrated experience managing complex diaries in fast-paced environments
• Strong project coordination or project management experience
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgment
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and following up on delivery
• High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism

• Highly organised, proactive and delivery-focused
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable balancing operational detail with strategic thinking
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Excellent benefits
• Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and play a visible role in business delivery and decision-making

Why This Role

This role will suit an EA who:

• Enjoys complex diary management
• Wants exposure to projects, strategy and delivery
• Is comfortable operating at pace with senior leadership
• Takes pride in being the person who ensures things run smoothly and get delivered

Clionadh Morrissey