A leading media organisation is looking for a really high calibre Executive Assistant used to supporting a CEO. You will be heading up a private office based in the company headquarters and the Executive Assistant will hold all the strings relating to the Principal’s extensive business involvement intermixed with oversight of their personal life. There are 2 other PAs in the office, working alongside the Executive Assistant whose responsibilities focus on the private side.
This is a role for an Executive Assistant who is capable of balancing a complex life with many demands on her Principals’ life, can protect their time, gatekeep diplomatically, be politically astute and is ready to be available on a 24/7 basis. The Principal requires an Executive Assistant who has natural gravitas and resilience, is open, warm and friendly, stays calm under pressure, can think on their feet and maintains complete confidentiality. This role requires working in the office 4 days with the 5th day WFH (usually Weds).