Lead Executive Assistant

Michael Page • Permanent • Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom • 1d ago

As a Lead Executive Assistant in Maidenhead within the FMCG sector, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the CEO's day-to-day activities. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting key business priorities with efficiency and attention to detail.

Client Details

A longstanding FMCG client based in Maidenhead with whom we have built a strong and trusted relationship.

Description

Managing the CEO's complex diary, scheduling meetings and prioritising tasks.
Coordinate the CEO's domestic and international end-to-end travel arrangements.
Enable effective decision-making by gathering insights, summarising complex information and business-wide events.
Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
Handle confidential documents and correspondence with professionalism.
Lead, coach, and support a team of three EA's, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
Set clear service standards and expectations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support is delivered across all Exec functions.
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain critical documentation, including CEO files, contracts, and governance materials, ensuring compliant records.

Profile

A successful Lead EA should have:

Proven experience supporting C-Suite members.
Must have previous direct line management experience.
Supports and develops others, sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and celebrating team success.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised and detail-orientated.
Taking initiative to improve ways of working.
Takes ownership and delivers consistently high standards.
Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Job Offer

A competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home.

If you are suitable for this position, please apply now!

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