Mission freelance SC - Executive Assistant to CEO

Role : Executive Assistant to CEO
Location : Full time onsite
Duration : 3 months initially with view for extensions
Clearance : SC minimum, DV ideal

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring smooth daily operations and enabling effective leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

-Manage and maintain the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
-Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
-Prepare, edit, and organize correspondence, reports, presentations, and confidential documents.
-Coordinate board meetings, including agenda creation, material preparation, and minutes documentation.
-Track deadlines, follow up on action items, and ensure timely completion of CEO-driven initiatives.
-Conduct research and compile data to support executive decision-making.
-Assist with special projects, strategic planning, and cross-departmental coordination.
-Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and requests; respond on behalf of the CEO when appropriate.
-Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality at all times.
-Support the CEO with personal administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
-Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate needs.
-High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
-Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.