Personal Assistant to Founder​/CEO

Personal Assistant to the CEO

Location: Hackney Wick, East London (Office-based – 5 days per week)

Reports to: CEO

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: £26,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience)

We are an ambitious and fast-growing group of purpose‑led organisations working to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Our group includes:

• A specialist tuition service
• Two care services supporting vulnerable young people
• A children’s mental health recruitment agency
• A neurodevelopmental clinic assessing young people for Autism and ADHD

We operate in a space that genuinely makes a difference — and we are scaling with purpose, pace and impact.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and hands‑on Personal Assistant to support the CEO across all aspects of business and occasional personal projects. This is a dynamic and varied position requiring someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can think ahead, solve problems independently and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in wherever needed.

Importantly, we are not necessarily looking for the most experienced candidate.

We are far more interested in:

• Your desire to learn and grow
• Your ambition to progress within a scaling organisation
• Your ability to learn quickly
• Your attention to detail
• Your instinct for creating excellent experiences when organising travel, meetings and events

This role would suit someone passionate about making a difference and excited by building something meaningful.

• Full diary management across multiple businesses
• Organising meetings, preparing agendas and tracking actions
• Managing inbox correspondence and prioritising communications
• Preparing reports, presentations and briefing documents
• Supporting strategic and operational projects across the group

• Coordinating internal events and company meetings
• Organising national business travel and detailed itineraries
• Booking travel with care and thought — ensuring a seamless, high‑quality experience
• Supporting new service launches and setup projects
• Assisting with home setup and property‑related logistics when required
• Taking ownership of administrative systems and improving processes

A significant part of this role may involve supporting internal recruitment across the group. You will need to be confident building relationships and communicating professionally.

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating interviews and onboarding
• Liaising with hiring managers
• Supporting recruitment campaigns
• Engaging with candidates and stakeholders
• Assisting with talent sourcing and recruitment administration

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential.

• Supporting the CEO with personal projects where required, including personal property portfolio
• Handling confidential matters with discretion
• Being adaptable as priorities evolve

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Fast learner with strong initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Strong relationship‑building skills
• Professional, reliable and discreet
• Positive, can‑do attitude
• Willingness to work in the office 5 days per week (Hackney Wick, East London)

Previous PA or administrative experience is welcome but not essential but some transferable experience would be great.

Degree education also desirable but not essential.

We care more about mindset, drive and potential than years of experience.

• Ambitious and eager to progress
• Passionate about meaningful work
• Not afraid to get stuck in, no task too big or small
• Calm under pressure
• Naturally organised
• Takes pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Has an eye for detail and creating great experiences

• Work directly alongside an ambitious CEO
• Be part of a growing group making real impact
• Genuine opportunity for progression
• Exposure to multiple sectors (education, care, recruitment and healthcare)
• Varied, fast‑paced and meaningful role

Please send your CV along with a cover letter explaining:

• Why you believe you are right for this role
• Why this opportunity excites you
• What you would bring to the position

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered, please send your cover letter to m, or send a message to me directly on Linked

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