Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO

Location:

Chertsey, Surrey

Contract:

November 2026 - January 2028 (Maternity cover) Hours : 37.5 hours p/week, 4 days in the office and 1 remotely We’re partnering with a successful international distribution group to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their CEO and CFO during a period of maternity leave. This is a varied, high-profile role working closely with two senior executives across a European business.

The culture is entrepreneurial, down-to-earth and non-bureaucratic, so we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable operating with senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on and pragmatic. The role will include:
• Complex diary, travel and accommodation management across the UK and Europe
• Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and CFO
• Coordinating European executive meetings, management offsites and annual events
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and supporting ad-hoc projects/research
• Managing expenses and general executive administration
• Staying close to key projects to proactively manage priorities and schedules

About you:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an EA or PA supporting senior executives
• International exposure is important
• Confident communicating with senior management and shareholders
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Commercially minded and comfortable with numbers/finance This would suit someone who enjoys working in an informal, entrepreneurial environment rather than a heavily corporate one - relaxed in approach, but with high standards when it comes to delivery. If you’re interested in hearing more, please get in touch!