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If climate and environmental issues matter to you, were working with a client that plays a key role in policy advisory and strategy development. They are seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support their CEO and a senior leader. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your EA skills at C-suite level while gaining exposure to meaningful work within climate and environmental initiatives.EA to CEO & Senior LeaderLocation: Canary Wharf, LondonSalary: Circa 38,000 per annum + 20+% pension Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid, Flexi-time As the EA to the CEO and Senior Leader, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of their schedules and the wider office. Working in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines, this role offers excellent variety, combining traditional EA responsibilities with project coordination and stakeholder support across the organisation.EA Responsibilities: Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, including complex diary management, meeting preparation, and inbox management. Communication Management: Act as a point of contact for internal and external correspondence, ensuring clear and timely communication with key stakeholders. Meeting Coordination: Plan and support meetings, including logistics, agenda setting, minute taking, and follow-up actions. Document Management: Prepare and manage confidential documents, briefing packs, and presentation materials. Travel Arrangements: Organise travel and logistics for both domestic and international visits, including conference attendance. Deadline Management: Track tasks and deliverables to help senior stakeholders meet key milestones. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external organisations and contacts, fostering strong relationships and ensuring efficient coordination. General Support: Provide wider administrative support to ensure smooth departmental operations.Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership. Previous exposure to fast-paced, mission-driven environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Highly organised with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential matters. An interest in sustainability, climate, or policy work is beneficial.This is a fantastic opportunity to support impactful work in an organisation that contributes to environmental strategy and change. Based in Canary Wharf, this hybrid role offers development, autonomy, and the chance to work at the heart of an influential leadership team.Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR and support positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial recruitment, ensuring you can hire a Personal Assistant with the skills needed to drive your business forward. We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, and Chief of Staff positions, as well as supporting founders, businesses, celebrities, and private roles. Our recruitment services also span HR roles across the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and Sheffield. Whether youre looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we help you find the right fit for your business. We also recruit for Chief of Staff positions in various locations.