Permanent Executive Assistant to CEO

Permanent Executive Assistant - CEO and Directors

Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits (including discounted childcare) and bonus.

City based (Hybrid 4 days in the office)

Overview

Our client, one of the UK's fastest growing childcare providers, and an accredited "Great Place to Work" is looking for an outstanding Executive Assistant to support the UK CEO and senior leadership team (light-touch) in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. This role combines executive support, operations coordination, office management, communications and project delivery, making it ideal for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being central to how an organisation runs.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, travel, inboxes and daily logistics for the CEO and leadership team, ensuring focus on strategic priorities.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, maintain smooth communication across the organisation and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Draft and review internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, warmth and consistency of tone.
• Deliver cross functional projects - e.g. sustainability initiatives, tech rollouts, launch planning and operational improvements - guaranteeing timelines and stakeholder alignment.
• Plan internal events such as leadership conferences, team days and company wide gatherings.
• Support the day to day running of the Support Office, including supplies, systems and IT coordination (hardware, software access, onboarding and vendor liaison).
• Act as a key link between leadership and nursery teams, supporting operational problem solving, procurement, supplier relationships and follow through on issues, including occasional involvement in customer matters.
• Provide limited personal support to the CEO as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Excellent written communication skills (without reliance on AI).
• People centred, detail driven, adaptable and trusted by default.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong relationships across teams.
• Knowledge of Google Suite (preferred).

Benefits

• Wellbeing week.
• Regular social events.
• Huge discounts on childcare.
• Generous bonus.
• Dynamic and fun culture.

EEO Statement

At Love Success, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these values into every aspect of our operations. Our unwavering commitment to these principles is evident in our recruitment practices and our comprehensive training and development programs. We partner with organisations that share our dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, where individuals can be their true selves in the workplace. Together, we strive to promote equality and create opportunities for all.