1:1 EA role to Tech Founder

We are looking for a top notch c-suite EA who wants an exciting and challenging new role where there is lots of scope of grow and evolve. Our client is an ambitious Founder who is scaling his successful tech business and he is looking for a dedicated EA who can help him, and his senior team, drive the business forward.  You will work closely with his Business Director to ensure seamless operations and strategic alignment cross the Founder’s office. You will be providing 360 support to the Founder, across his personal and business affairs (circa 20:80 split) and very much be at the heart of the business.  It is a dynamic, hungry and techy culture with a results orientated focus but everyone is very friendly.  Whilst very nice the Founder enjoys structure, and has a passion of detail and organisation, so needs someone who works to similar standards. Duties will include but not be limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Founder, the executive team, company employees, prospective clients, and external partners.
• Efficiently manage the Founder’s schedule, coordinate daily activities, and prioritize tasks across multiple time zones with competing priorities, both from a hands-on and strategic perspective.
• Collaborate proactively with the Business Director and executive team to enhance operational execution and coordination.
• Support the Founder with various errands when necessary.
• Streamline processes and outcomes across various aspects of the Founder’s responsibilities, including overseeing all Business Unit updates, collating them into meaningful reports and executive summaries.
• Facilitate cross-company logistics, including calls, offsites, and events.
• Handle executive communications, such as taking calls, responding to emails, and interacting with partners.
• Organize extensive and intricate global travel arrangements.
• Create internal and external corporate documents, assemble presentations, and capture meeting minutes.
• Maintain an orderly electronic document filing system.
• Contribute to the development of a strong professional culture and ethically driven environment.
• Demonstrate discretion when handling highly confidential information.  

Qualifications and Skills:

• A degree is highly desirable.
• Substantial experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a Founder-led scale-up, family office environment, or companies directly supporting C-level executives/Business Owners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Google Suite
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with meticulous multitasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong orientation toward precision.
• A composed, approachable, and professional demeanour.  

As with any company in a state of scale up, this will not be your normal 9-5 role. Candidates must be London based, flexible out of hours and, on occasion, be able to work during a weekend if required. The Founder also likes to do a short 30 min Sunday catch up of for the week ahead. The ideal candidate will have solid experience supporting at CEO/Founder/Business Owner level, have longevity in roles, be self-motivated, and an excellent problem-solver. The ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven corporate environment is essential. This role is office-based five days a week (SW London), with frequent travel within London and occasional international travel required.   The scope to learn and grow is huge.  This is a fabulous opportunity for a gifted EA who wants to be the true right hand to an inspirational tech Founder.