Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level, right-hand support to the CEO of a fast-moving organisation based in Oxford. This is a demanding and highly visible role, suited to a seasoned EA who thrives in a high-pressure environment, is resilient by nature, and brings absolute professionalism, discretion and pace to everything they do.
The EA Role
Working at the heart of the business, the EA will act as a true business partner to the CEO, managing a busy and ever-changing workload while anticipating needs and staying several steps ahead at all times.
Key EA responsibilities include:
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* Comprehensive diary and inbox management across multiple priorities and stakeholders
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* Acting as gatekeeper to the CEO, managing internal and external relationships with confidence and authority
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* Preparing board materials, presentations and briefing documents
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* Coordinating complex meetings, travel and logistics
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* Supporting board and senior leadership activity
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* Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
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* Keeping momentum across multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment
The successful EA candidate:
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* Proven Senior Executive Assistant experience, ideally supporting a CEO or C-suite executive in a large or complex organisation
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* Highly resilient, calm under pressure, and comfortable working at significant pace
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* Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail
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* Commercially astute with strong judgment and decision-making skills
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* Confident communicator who can operate at all levels with flexibility to work outside of core office hours if required
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* Professional, polished and proactive, with a true service mindset
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* Ability to work with limited detail and trust to make executive decisions when needed
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* Experienced communicator with varied audience and seniority
The EA Package
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* £75,000 – £85,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
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* Competitive benefits package
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* Performance-related bonus
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* Office-based role in Oxford
This is a standout opportunity for a top-tier EA looking for a demanding, rewarding role supporting a CEO at the highest level.