Founded in 2007 Club L was created with the vision of offering long-lasting luxury styles, trend-oriented collections with a twist and unique, statement designs that offer both exceptional quality and fit in an otherwise saturated market of fast-fashion and throw away goods.
Accessible luxury through considered purchasing, limited edition collections that leave no wastage and responsible and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of the brand, world-renowned for its premium fabrications, inclusive sizing and affordable price points.
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Group CEO
Location: Manchester, UK (with occasional international travel, including UAE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate
About us
Club L London are the next-generation online retailer refining accessible luxury for forward-thinking women worldwide. Delivering timeless and trend-oriented styles in sizes 4-20 for every life moment, we design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront.
Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce – an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you’d fit right into.
A role at Club L is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker.
The Role
We are seeking a world-class Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Group CEO of a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning multiple sectors and geographies. This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to partner closely with a dynamic and visionary leader at the helm of a rapidly evolving group with a global footprint.
The role is high-trust, fast-paced, and intellectually engaging—supporting a high-performing CEO who leads across companies with a demanding international schedule. You will act as a critical right hand, ensuring the CEO’s time, energy, and focus are optimised across business operations, strategic initiatives, board responsibilities, and key relationships.
Working as part of a high-functioning Executive Office, you will be central to the rhythm of the Group and instrumental in enabling the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Diary & Inbox Management
* Manage a complex and dynamic calendar spanning multiple businesses, time zones, and international locations
* Anticipate, prioritise, and resolve scheduling conflicts while ensuring strategic alignment of time
* Monitor and triage high volumes of correspondence with discretion and strategic judgement
* Prepare the CEO with agendas, briefings, and context for all meetings and engagements
Global Travel & Logistics
* Coordinate international travel across multiple regions and business lines, including flights, visas, accommodations, and high-level itineraries
* Manage logistics for offsite meetings, board sessions, and investor engagements
* Maintain agility to respond to last-minute travel changes or emergent opportunities
Executive & Personal Support
* Serve as a trusted proxy for the CEO in internal and external communications
* Draft, review, and manage sensitive documents, reports, and board-level presentations
* Conduct research and create briefing materials on strategic initiatives, markets, and partners
* Attend meetings as needed, track key actions, and ensure timely follow-through
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
* Act as the CEO’s liaison with board members, senior leadership, investors, and strategic partners
* Communicate on the CEO’s behalf with clarity, warmth, and professionalism
* Help build and maintain trusted relationships across business and industry.
* Represent the Executive Office with professionalism, warmth, and discretion
Project & Initiative Oversight
* Drive select cross-functional or CEO-led initiatives from concept through execution
* Support the CEO’s involvement in industry events and group-wide brand moments
* Liaise with PR, marketing, and communications teams on executive visibility and positioning
Operational Excellence
* Maintain and refine executive systems including document management, contact databases, and process workflows
* Track and reconcile expenses; manage light finance administration for the Executive Office
* Oversee VIP logistics, corporate gifting, and group-wide executive protocols
Confidentiality & Discretion
* Navigate high-pressure and sensitive environments with absolute professionalism and confidentiality
* Exercise sound judgement and emotional intelligence in all aspects of the role
What We’re Looking For
* Experience: Minimum 5 years in a senior-level EA role supporting a CEO, Chairperson, or Group Executive—ideally in multi-entity or global environments
* Location: Manchester-based or open to relocation
* Global Acumen: Demonstrated ability to support international operations and executive travel
* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English; confident communicator with senior stakeholders
* Professionalism: Composed, trustworthy, and emotionally intelligent under pressure
* Initiative: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrives in autonomous environments
* Organisation: Meticulous attention to detail, structured thinking, and deadline-driven
* Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
* Cultural Intelligence: Comfortable navigating multicultural, cross-border business dynamics
Who You Are
You’re a composed, agile, and highly capable Executive Assistant who operates with precision, discretion, and grace under pressure. You understand the pace and complexity of supporting a Group CEO who leads multiple businesses, and you bring a rare combination of strategic thinking and operational execution. You are deeply loyal, unflappable, and motivated by enabling leadership at the highest level.
What's on offer?
* Bi-annual bonus scheme
* 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
* Cycle to work scheme
* 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
* Healthcare Cashplan
* Free onsite gym
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Enhance maternity and sick pay
* Free snacks, drinks & treats
* Social events