Executive Assistant to CEO

MAYDAY Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected membership-based organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO on an immediate, short-term basis.

The Role
Working closely with the CEO, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support, ensuring the smooth coordination of the CEO's office and key stakeholder activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level, confidential EA support to the CEO
• Complex diary and meeting management, including coordinating competing priorities
• Preparing meeting agendas, papers, briefings and correspondence
• Supporting Board and governance meetings, including minute taking and accurately recording decisions and actions
• Circulating meeting minutes and action points and following up outstanding actions
• Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO's office
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of reports and Board papers
• Assisting with events, conferences and key organisational meetings
• Managing confidential information with a high level of discretion and judgement

About You
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who is confident supporting a senior executive and comfortable working within a governance-focused environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior EA / Executive Assistant role supporting a CEO, Executive or senior leadership team
• Strong Board and governance support experience, including minute taking and action tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgement and discretion when handling confidential information
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
• Board support experience is essential for this position, particularly demonstrated experience taking accurate minutes and ensuring actions are clearly documented, circulated and followed up.

The Opportunity

• 6-week temporary contract
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to work closely with a senior executive within a well-established membership organisation
• High-level, varied EA responsibilities
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

If you are an experienced EA with strong Board and governance experience and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.