Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to CEO (12-Month FTC)

Creative / Advertising Sector

Up to £75K

Office based - Some Friday WFH Flexibility

Farringdon

January Start

About the Client

A well‑known global creative group. With strong international reach and an established EA team, they need an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO for a 12‑month FTC.

About the Role

Supporting the newly appointed CEO on a 12‑month maternity cover contract, this position will involve:

• Complex, fast‑paced diary management
• Inbox management and prioritisation
• Senior stakeholder engagement and gatekeeping
• Acting as a proactive, trusted right hand to the CEO
• Ad‑hoc personal support as required
• Helping to influence and embed consistent, professional EA standards across the wider team (no formal management)

Candidate Specification

• Proven experience supporting C‑Suite or senior leadership within a sizeable corporate or international organisation
• Confident, polished communicator with strong judgement and resilience
• Highly proactive, forward‑thinking and solutions‑focused
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Able to anticipate needs and operate autonomously
• Willingness to support outside core hours when necessary
• Experience within creative, global, or evolving environments advantageous

Additional Information

• Salary up to £75k DOE
• Core hours: 9am – 5.30pm
• Office‑based majority of the week, with some flexibility to WFH on Fridays
• January 2026 start

If you are seeking a high‑impact EA role supporting a dynamic CEO during a pivotal phase of organisational change, please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Advertising Services