PA to CEO

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading Membership Organisation to recruit an exceptional Personal Assistant to the Executive Chair & CEO for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PA to provide high-level support at the heart of a dynamic and influential organisation.

As Personal Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Executive Office. This position requires a proactive and highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept at managing competing priorities, and has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Personal Assistant to Executive Chair & CEO (Maternity Cover)

London

35,000 - 40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Fixed-term contract (12 months, full-time, hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive diary management - ensuring the Executive Chair & CEO's schedule is effectively planned and prioritised.
• Inbox management - handling correspondence, highlighting priority issues, and allocating tasks.
• Meeting organisation
• Liaising with key stakeholders - acting as the first point of contact for internal and external engagements.
• Expense management - processing and tracking expenses in line with company policy.
• Supporting Non-Executive Director (NED) duties - managing relevant materials and diary coordination.
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactively identifying and resolving issues, ensuring the Executive Chair & CEO's time is used effectively.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level, ideally within a membership or not-for-profit organisation.
• Strong diary and inbox management skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Professional and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Personal Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, please apply.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.