Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

New West End Company is a partnership of 600 retail, restaurant, hotel and property owners across the world’s top shopping and leisure destination anchored by Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street & Mayfair.It works in partnership delivering transformational projects, sustainable place management, destination marketing, advocacy, inward investment and commercial insights. It is an influential business voice, active in the wider community and a key partner in delivering a new West End.Job titleExecutive Assistant to CEOResponsible forRunning of CEO office Core responsibilitiesAdministrationStakeholder ManagementBoard LiaisonGovernanceKey stakeholder eventsKey TasksManage CEO's schedule, appointments and travel arrangements.Diary management for Chairman and Director of Communications & Campaigns.Drafting of correspondence & proofreading.Ensuring that key business and stakeholder relationships are maintained.Develops systems and processes to ensure efficient running of CEO Office.Production of governance papers and minutes within agreed timescales.Implements Governance Calendar for all meetings, to ensure effective planning and reporting in advance of meetings taking place.Attending high-level meetings, taking minutes and following up on tasks.Induction of New Directors, ensuring all paperwork in place & Companies House updated.Planning and project management of key stakeholder events, with reputational risk.Work with COO and Director of Communications & Campaigns on a smooth process for Governance and Board reporting.Provide general secretarial support to the CEO.Required skillsOver five year’s experience in a similar role.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.Meticulous attention to detail.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Benefits26 days holiday + UK Bank HolidaysLearning & development budgetDiscretionary annual bonus schemeAccess to private health insurance (including online GP appointments available 24/7)Enhanced maternity & paternity leavePension contribution matched up to 5%Group Life AssuranceAnnual paid volunteering daysElectric car schemeWellbeing perksHoliday Buy Back Scheme