Executive Assistant to CEO

Antella Travel Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading luxury inbound Destination Management Company (DMC) to recruit an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.

Our client is a well-established and respected travel business, specialising in creating exceptional bespoke travel experiences throughout the UK and Ireland for an international luxury clientele. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and professional Executive Assistant who can provide seamless support across diary management, travel coordination, event planning, stakeholder management, and executive administration.

Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities :

* Extensive diary management for the CEO and Senior Management Team, ensuring schedules are effectively coordinated and prioritised.

* Act as a gatekeeper for the CEO, managing communications, meeting requests, and stakeholder interactions.

* Coordinate and book all business travel, including flights, accommodation, transport, visas, and itineraries.

* Plan and organise internal and external events, leadership meetings, conferences, team gatherings, and client functions.

* Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

* Manage meeting logistics, prepare agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation.

* Screen and prioritise emails, correspondence, and telephone enquiries.Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

* Ensure follow-up actions from meetings are tracked and completed within agreed timescales.

* Provide administrative and operational support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to enable efficient business operations.

Executive AssistantSkills & Experience Required

* Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, Managing Director, or Senior Leadership Team.

* Extensive diary management and executive support experience.

* Proven experience organising corporate events, meetings, and business functions.

* Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements.

* Strong gatekeeping and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What's on Offer?

* Salary from £40,000 to £50,000

* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays + Birthday.

* Flexible hybrid working model.

* Work-from-anywhere flexibility after successful completion of probation.

* Clear career progression opportunities within a growing luxury travel business.

* Collaborative and supportive team culture.

* Discounted hotel stays and travel benefits.

Please apply with your updated CV and, should your application be successful, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.

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