Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant to CEO

Job Reference: AB

Admin and Secretarial - Hailsham, East Sussex £45,000 per annum Permanent

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary: Up to £45,000 P/A
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Reporting To: Group Chief Operating Officer

Are you a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant looking to work closely with senior leadership in a fast paced environment?

HRGO Recruitment are seeking an Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Executive Team. This role combines professional EA support and programme coordination, enabling the leadership to focus on strategic priorities and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full executive and personal assistant support, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and expense submission.
• Prepare, collate, and summarise reports, presentations, and management information.
• Manage minutes from meetings and follow up on action points.
• Support event planning and coordination.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing management of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
• Facilitate Level 10 meetings, quarterly planning, and annual strategy sessions.
• Maintain EOS tools such as Vision/Traction Organiser (V/TO), Accountability Chart, Scorecard, Big Rocks, and Issues List.
• Track progress on strategic initiatives and support cross department issue resolution.
• Support HR with administrative tasks and additional projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar role supporting senior leadership.
• Programme management skills or willingness to train in EOS methodology.
• Exceptional organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and working across different time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and EOS compatible platforms (e.g., Ninety.io, Traction Tools).
• Experience in international business environments or cultural adaptability.
• Secretarial skillset (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP).

Desirable Qualifications

• Project management experience or certification (PMP, Prince2).
• Experience in a scale up or entrepreneurial environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven PA/secretarial experience.

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Team player and self starter, able to work with ambiguity.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and prioritisation skills.
• Results oriented with a positive, ambitious outlook.
• High interpersonal skills and emotional resilience.

What's in It for You?

• A dynamic, fast paced, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to support operational excellence through EOS.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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