Executive Assistant to CEO (6‑month contract)

About the role

The Executive Assistant will support the Chief Executive Officer by managing the office’s day‑to‑day operations, communications and strategic initiatives. This 6‑month fixed‑term role requires a highly organised, proactive professional who can act as a trusted partner to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the CEO’s calendar, ensuring priorities are protected.
• Handle the CEO’s communications across email, Microsoft Teams and other channels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, business reviews, customer engagements, follow‑up activities and company events.
• Track leadership actions and commitments, ensuring timely follow‑through.
• Arrange travel, renewals, invoicing and general executive administration.
• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence and other executive documentation.
• Develop and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes for the executive office.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Required profile

• Excellent written, verbal and numerical communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting senior executives or C‑suite leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries, communications and competing priorities.
• Strong project coordination skills and ability to drive actions to completion.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Copilot
• Microsoft 365 suite