2 months ago

Executive Assistant

London / Hybrid £55k - £65k DOE Permanent

As believers in experiential travel at its absolute best, these trailblazing Founders are advocates of adventure fuelled by your wildest ambitions, not rigid itineraries. This powerful combo of a progressive tech platform and shared human experiences enables their service to evolve & refine with the clients desires & curiosities.

A product and service that offers ways to discover new horizons, to connect with experts who know them best, and to unleash the power of an individuals own network. They facilitate meaningful connections and shared discoveries within a vibrant, global community.

Now entering exciting period of growth, the Founders are looking for an Executive Assistant to join them on their journey of disrupting the industry, for the better.

Want to know more? Read on!

You'll want to be part of a young company and thrive in a varied role, each day will be different and you'll love that as much as our clients do.

Not only will you have great attention to detail, but also strong emotional intelligence, integrity and a knack for business operations. Needless to say you will have a great work ethic and be a glass half full kind of person, with no task being too big or small.

You will be assisting the 2 Founders of this exciting new business, on occasion helping members of the team, playing a key part in the day to day business operations. You should be forward-thinking and love admin and organisation. If a colour coded calendar excites you as much a quick trip to Monaco, then this could be the role for you.

So what will the day to day look like?

Supporting the Founders on a day-to-day basis, including organising schedules and calls, drafting emails, taking notes and general admin assistance. Helping the owner to implement processes and work on larger organisational projects;

Dealing with a broad spectrum of people including very senior individuals and VIP clients, this could include email correspondence, phone calls and attending in-person meetings.
Forming a strong bond with the Founders and assisting with their day to day diary management.
Support on ensuring business processes are followed and due diligence is in place covering finance, HR and general business operations.
Attending meetings where required, taking notes and organising follow-up paperwork, and reminders for further meetings/tasks.
Assisting the other team members on an ad-hoc basis and working with them on travel or lifestyle itineraries; booking flights, accommodation and other requirements.

Okay I'm in, what qualities are you after in a candidate?

3 plus years of solid PA / EA administrative experience either in the lifestyle industry or directly for a HNWI / UHNWI

Thrives working in a small team / startup environment where no 2 days are the same
Self-motivated and ambitious, you are driven to progress your career within a growing business
Someone who is genuinely passionate about working in the luxury lifestyle industry.
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise and cope with deadlines and unpredictable work requests
Ability to manage upward with confidence and a human approach
Someone who gets excited about excellent service levels and genuine hospitality
A problem solver who can spin multiple plates
A professional and enthusiastic approach to administrative tasks