Personal Assistant to Group CEO
Team: Executive Office
Reporting to: Chief of Staff
Hub: London – with travel to other hubs when needed.
This role exists to directly support the CEO, with diary management provided for the CFO. It operates as a trusted executive partner to the CEO, with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and discretion, owning end‑to‑end diary and travel management, controlled access to the CEO inbox, and proactive management of the CEO’s priorities.
The role supports the CEO’s external profile and coordination of specific Ampa Group events.
What you will be doing:
* Own complex and fast‑moving diary management for the CEO, and diary support for the CFO, making informed decisions on priorities and trade‑offs without constant referral.
* Manage all travel, accommodation and expense activity for the CEO with precision and foresight.
* Manage and prioritise incoming requests for the CEO, ensuring timely responses, effective follow‑through, and the confidence to challenge or push back when necessary.
* Act as the first point of contact for CEO related external queries, building trusted relationships and representing the CEO with confidence, judgement and discretion in senior environments.
* Support the CEO’s LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok presence, coordinating creative content, scheduling activity and supporting engagement.
* Maintain and manage CRM data linked to CEO activity, relationships and events.
* Plan and deliver end‑to‑end logistics for key CEO engagement moments and events, including ownership of the AmpaSand Club.
* Coordinate photography and content capture at Ampa Assembly, events and leadership moments to support internal engagement and external storytelling.
* Support internal culture and recognition activity, including Assembly logistics, Ampa Stars reward coordination for Group CEO.
* Prepare briefing materials, presentations and papers to support the CEO ahead of meetings and events, anticipating questions, risks and areas of focus.
* Maintain a clear and disciplined task list, chasing inputs, tracking actions and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast‑paced and frequently changing environment.
* Bring energy, ideas and a practical mindset, stepping in to solve problems and make things happen.
* Regular travel to office hubs to support the CEO for in‑person meetings and at events.
What you will need:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with gravitas to operate credibly at the most senior levels.
* Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion, operating comfortably with sensitive and commercially critical information.
* Strong work ethic, thorough and exceptionally well organised.
* Ability to work well under pressure and deal efficiently with demanding workloads, while remaining calm, authoritative and solutions‑focused.
* An intelligent, forward‑thinking approach, able to pre‑empt potential problems and consider solutions before issues escalated.
* Proficiency in using MS Office packages.
* Significant experience supporting a CEO within a complex organisation, with a strong track record of operating independently and exercising sound judgement. A minimum of seven years at this level is expected.
Benefits, Agile Working And Additional Information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.
Additional Information
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Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
About Ampa Group
Ampa Group is the name behind leading brands like Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Marrons and more. We bring them together through shared culture, infrastructure and career opportunities – giving our people the freedom to grow, explore and make an impact across a family of ambitious brands.
We believe in the power of & Corporate & human, purposeful & profitable, ambitious & inclusive. With empowered working, genuine flexibility, and award‑winning development, we back our people to do their best work in the way that works for them.
You’ll find real collaboration here, not just words. Access to multi‑brand experiences, diverse expertise, modern tech, and a culture that encourages you to think boldly, be yourself, and shape a career that excites you.
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