758 Ceo Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you ready for a dynamic and challenging role? We are seeking a proactive and adaptable PA to support aCEO inan industrial company based in Teesside. Your responsibilities will be varied, demanding flexibility and excellent organisational skills to effectively manage the CEO's schedule and operations.

In this full-time position, you will play a pivotal role in the Group's smooth functioning by handling extensive diary and inbox management, offsite planning, travel coordination, invoice processing, and facilitating internal and external meetings. Your role is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and success of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Extensive inbox and diary management

- Scheduling internal and external meetings

- Managing deadlines for all stakeholders

- Coordinating the CEO's schedule and supporting the growth of the business sectors.

Person Specification:

- Confidence and strength to manage diverse support requirements

- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

- Adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude

- Driven, committed, and professional demeanour

- Willingness to assist and collaborate with a positive outlook

- Flexible working hours when needed

- Discretion in handling confidential information

- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport effectively

• Manage the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails, calls, and mail.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Arrange complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation.
• Process expense reports and manage personal appointments and commitments for the CEO.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Anticipate the needs of the CEO and proactively address them.
• Provide general administrative support, such as filing, data entry, and document management.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with complex diary management and international travel arrangements.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.

• Extensive and proactive calendar management, including scheduling meetings, calls, and appointments across multiple time zones.
• Arranging complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, and visas.
• Preparing and editing correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the CEO.
• Screening and prioritizing emails and phone calls, acting as a gatekeeper and escalating issues as necessary.
• Organising and coordinating virtual meetings and events, including technical setup and minute-taking.
• Conducting research and preparing briefing materials for meetings and travel.
• Managing expense reporting and assisting with budget tracking.
• Maintaining confidential files and records with meticulous attention to detail.
• Liaising with board members, senior executives, clients, and other external parties.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline administrative processes.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Personal Assistant to provide direct support to our CEO. This is a part time opportunity on a FTC for a period of nine (9) months providing maternity cover, offering an immediate start to ensure a smooth handover. The successful candidate will be required to work three (3) or four (4) full days per week, this role offers a combination of both hybrid and office-based working between various sites located within the Beaconsfield, Hemel Hempstead and the Amersham area. 

The CEO is fully engaged with running a number of successful growing businesses and works closely with the Board of Directors across these organisations. With the continuous growth of the businesses, the support is needed from a Personal Assistant to help manage the time and priorities, which in return will support the CEO with time to focus on high level activities that will drive the businesses onwards. To assist in that goal, we are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant who will coordinate and assist our CEO where needed. 

This role would suit an individual who enjoys the challenges of working hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a varied role but is dynamic, engaging and highly efficient.   

Requirements

• Organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking and distributing minutes as and when needed and ensuring follow up actions are completed.  

• Maintaining diaries and emails. This includes scheduling meetings and drafting email content.  
• Travel arrangements and insurance.  
• General administrative tasks.   
• You will also be responsible for the upkeep of vehicle management including servicing and insurance.  
• Organising events including overseas business trips and large corporate company events and conferences, you will be responsible for overseeing to ensure a smooth and successful delivery, whilst monitoring and maintaining the event budget.  
• Management of ad-hoc projects. These tasks will require the ability to work closely on high-profile, largely confidential, projects.  
• Supporting the CEO with producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.  
• Ad hoc requests and assistance as needed.  

Key Skills:

• Is highly Computer Literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Possesses strong personal planning and work organisation skills and enjoys organising others  
• Professional telephone manner, both incoming and outbound  
• Has exceptional standards in quality of work and total discretion relating to sensitive information  
• Is conscientious, productive and efficient.  
• Makes sound judgements in performing work tasks.  
• Originates, implements and executes new ideas; takes initiative.  
• Enjoys working closely with others in often very pressurised situations.  

Benefits

• Gym membership contribution   

• Health Cash Plan  
• Increased annual leave with length of service   
• Free annual leave on your birthday   
• Length of service bonus  
• Flexible working hours  
• Hybrid working 
• Free Will Writing service  
• Life Insurance   
• Wellbeing Days 

. And so much more!

Why Academia?

Academia is an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company on a mission to transform IT services for large public and private sector customers. We’re not just a supplier; we’re a trusted partner for thousands of clients. 

Our ethos is simple, if we can provide great technology and make it work, we will empower our customers to optimise their investment in technology. Your IT success is our business.  

Building a strong reputation over 20 years as a top-tier provider of IT solutions and services, the company has sustained double-digit growth, with revenues exceeding £170 million in FY25. We have picked up prestigious industry awards along the way, including the highly prized CRN reseller of the year award. 

Backed by Strive Capital, which has provided strong financial and strategic support since 2020, Academia is well-equipped to continue expanding into new areas. Our dedicated lifecycle division, launched to meet the growing demand for sustainable IT solutions, reinforces our commitment to reducing environmental impact while supporting the full lifecycle of our technology. 

Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, integrity, ambition, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. With ambitious growth plans and a supportive, collaborative environment, Academia is a fantastic place for professionals eager to make an impact. Join us and become part of one of the UK’s most exciting tech success stories. 

Personal Assistant

Ongoing temporary role

Newcastle upon Tyne

Sellick partnership are currently assisting in the recruitment of a Personal Assistant to join on a leading Housing Association based in the Northeast of England on an ongoing temporary basis.

The Personal Assistant will support two Executive Directors and provide full PA and administrative services including minutes of meetings, reports, documents, management of diaries and more.

Duties of the PA (Personal assistant):

• Provide high-quality PA and administrative support to ensure the Executive Directors and wider team are well-organised and fully supported
• Proactively manage diaries, phone calls, and written communications prioritising effectively and acting where appropriate
• Act as a key liaison between the Executive Directors and internal stakeholders coordinating meetings, events, and ensuring necessary documents are prepared
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, minutes, and follow-up actions for meetings to support effective decision-making
• Draft and produce clear, professional correspondence and reports, using initiative to respond or escalate where necessary
• Follow up on outstanding information, actions, or reports to ensure deadlines are met and progress is maintained

Requirements of the PA (Personal assistant):

• A strong record of demonstrable achievement in delivery of secretarial or PA services (E)
• Ability to be in the Gosforth office when required

If you are interested in the above and would like to know more, please Nyari Breslin at Sellick partnership Derby or click 'apply now'.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

The Firm
Our client, a Top 10, Global law firm are seeking a Personal Assistant to support their New Business Intake Management Team within their Canary Wharf office on a 12m fixed term contract.

The Opportunity
The successful candidate will need to be a proactive and highly competent Personal Assistant who thrives working in a pressurised and fast-paced environment. Duties to include:

• Handling diary management, including arranging meeting room bookings and resolving scheduling clashes
• Organising, filing, and maintaining documents through the firm's document management system
• Supporting the launch of new business matters and assisting the New Business Intake Teams with administrative and operational tasks
• Overseeing holiday approvals and recording staff absences
• Managing and redirecting general enquiries
• Tracking team budgets and preparing budget requirements and figures
• Planning and assisting with he induction of new starters
• Maintaining vendor licenses, opening support tickets and liaising with procurement

This Personal Assistant opportunity is full time role on a 12m fixed term contract, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm.

Requirements

• Previous Personal Assistant experience within a law firm or professional services environment (essential)

Vacancy highlights

• Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)
• Excellent benefits package

To be considered for this Personal Assistant opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

A leading, top-tier, international barristers' chamber is seeking a Personal Assistant to support their award-winning CEO in their central London office.

The Opportunity

The successful Personal Assistant will provide proactive and high-level secretarial and administrative support. You'll be confident managing demanding schedules, court and hearing logistics, and professional correspondence, all while working within a fast-paced and collaborative team. Duties include:

• Manage complex paper and digital diaries, including court schedules, client meetings, travel arrangements, and conferences
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documentation and correspondence with precision and consistency
• Liaise with court clerks, clients, and solicitors to ensure seamless coordination of hearings and deadlines
• Prepare and manage bundles, case files, and other court-related materials
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
• Provide billing support, tracking hours and coordinating with the fees team
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external communications
• Use MS Office and legal systems efficiently to support the day-to-day operations of the team

This Personal Assistant opportunity is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.

The Requirements

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant
• Diary management, travel experience (essential)
• Undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent (essential)

Vacancy Highlights

• Excellent benefits package
• A modern and spacious office space with showers, bike storage and games room, breakfast and fresh fruit
• Our office is well situated. We are close to tube and overground stations

To be considered for this Personal Assistant opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Are you a proactive and organised individual with a flair for multitasking? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting senior executives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our dynamic team as a Personal Assistant and help drive our success while enjoying a rewarding career!

Position: Personal Assistant
Location: Dartford
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 8:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, Office Based

What You'll Do:
As our Personal Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our executive office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Calendar Management: Coordinate and manage complex schedules, appointments, and meetings with precision.
• Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications-keeping everyone informed and on track!
• Travel Coordination: Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics for executives, ensuring a seamless journey every time.
• Document Preparation: draught, proofread, and prepare important documents, reports, and presentations with attention to detail.
• Event Planning: organise and coordinate events, meetings, and conferences that leave a lasting impression.
• Task Management: Assist in managing projects and tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities are clear.

Who You Are:
We are looking for a vibrant individual who embodies the following qualities:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Organisational Guru: Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Communication Pro: Excellent verbal and written communication skills-your words matter!
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with various digital tools.
• Positive Attitude: A cheerful personality with a can-do approach that inspires those around you!

Why Join Us?
We believe in fostering a supportive and energetic work environment. Here's what you can expect:

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Team Spirit: Join a friendly and enthusiastic team that celebrates success together.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of engaging projects that challenge and inspire you.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey as a Personal Assistant, we want to hear from you!

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