Lead Executive Assistant

As a Lead Executive Assistant in Maidenhead within the FMCG sector, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the CEO's day-to-day activities. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and supporting key business priorities with efficiency and attention to detail. Client Details A longstanding FMCG client based in Maidenhead with whom we have built a strong and trusted relationship. Description • Managing the CEO's complex diary, scheduling meetings and prioritising tasks. • Coordinate the CEO's domestic and international end-to-end travel arrangements. • Enable effective decision-making by gathering insights, summarising complex information and business-wide events. • Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes. • Handle confidential documents and correspondence with professionalism. • Lead, coach, and support a team of three EA's, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. • Set clear service standards and expectations, ensuring consistent, high-quality support is delivered across all Exec functions. • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. • Maintain critical documentation, including CEO files, contracts, and governance materials, ensuring compliant records. Profile A successful Lead EA should have: • Proven experience supporting C-Suite members. • Must have previous direct line management experience. • Supports and develops others, sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and celebrating team success. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Highly organised and detail-orientated. • Taking initiative to improve ways of working. • Takes ownership and delivers consistently high standards. • Attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude. Job Offer • A competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience. • Hybrid flexibility - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home. If you are suitable for this position, please apply now!