Executive Assistant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionExecutive Assistant to CEO
Location: Kilburn, London
Salary: £50,000
Hours: Full-time | Mon–Fri typically 8:30am – 5:00pm (flexibility required)


About the Role
Our client is looking for a highly organised and dependable Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a family run builders merchants and provide additional support across the business and family where required.
This is a hands-on, practical support role focused on day-to-day organisation, communication, and making sure everything runs smoothly. This is a role where they are looking for someone who enjoys being proactive, detail-focused and getting things done.


Key Responsibilities
*Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings and daily schedule
*Oversee and organise the CEO’s email inbox, including drafting replies
*Arrange travel, bookings and itineraries
*Prepare basic meeting agendas, documents and notes to ensure meetings run smoothly
*Maintain and organise Microsoft 365 / OneDrive folders and filing systems
*Handle personal administration, appointments and general organisation
*Support with family-related matters, including managing post and ad hoc tasks
*Coordinate company hospitality, events and invitations
*Provide administrative support to Directors as needed
*Liaise with external contacts such as advisors and suppliers
*Track tasks and ensure follow-ups are completed
Requirements
*Previous experience in a PA or EA role
*Strong organisational and time-management skills with excellent diary management/inbox skills
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams and OneDrive
*Reliable, discreet and comfortable handling both personal and business matters
*Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks with trust and discretion
*Clear and professional communication skills
What We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
*Is naturally organised and stays on top of things without being prompted
*Takes pride in being efficient, accurate and dependable
*Is happy working in a varied role with both business and personal tasks
*Has a practical, no-nonsense approach and enjoys getting things done
*Is low ego, high reliability — someone the CEO can trust completely
Benefits
*25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
*Perkbox – 24/7 discounts, wellbeing support, online GP access and more
*Company pension scheme
*Life assurance (up to 3 x salary, subject to service)
*Staff discount on all products
*Wellbeing support programmes
*Long service awards
*Cycle to work scheme
Job number 3884205

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Company Details:
Cottrell Moore Ltd
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Human Resources
Cottrell Moore is a bespoke consultancy specialising in Recruitment, HR Services and Training & Development. Qualified in employment law, a registered...
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