Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

£36,000 - £45,000 DOE
Full Time | Permanent
40 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Excellent Pension Scheme

At Adaptable Recruitment, we are partnering with a highly respected organisation in the Liverpool area to recruit an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO.

This is a high-profile position operating at the heart of a complex, highly regulated and governance-led organisation. Working closely with Board members, Governors and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring the smooth delivery of executive priorities, strategic initiatives and governance activities.

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant with a proven track record of supporting CEOs, Boards and Executive-level leaders. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and organisational skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic executive support to the CEO
• Managing complex diaries, meetings and competing priorities
• Coordinating Board, Governance and senior-level meetings
• Preparing board papers, reports, presentations and executive briefings
• Building strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Managing highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Tracking strategic actions, decisions and key organisational priorities
• Supporting executive projects, events and stakeholder engagements

About You

• Extensive experience supporting CEOs, Boards and Executive-level leaders
• Previous experience working within a complex, highly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of governance, board processes and executive-level operations
• Proven experience preparing board papers, executive reports and leadership presentations
• Outstanding organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
• Exceptional professionalism, discretion and attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively, use initiative and operate with minimal supervision

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunity to work closely with a high-profile CEO
• Significant exposure to governance and strategic decision-making
• A highly visible and influential role within a respected organisation

This opportunity would suit a seasoned Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting CEOs, Boards and Executive leaders who is looking for a role offering genuine exposure to governance, strategy and organisational leadership within a complex and highly regulated environment.