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About the Role We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive & Personal Assistant to support a fast-moving entrepreneur managing multiple businesses, client commitments, and a busy family life. This isn't a traditional EA role supporting a single business.
You'll be responsible for helping manage several professional ventures alongside personal administration, acting as a trusted right-hand partner who can bring structure, organisation, and efficiency to a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes initiative, communicates exceptionally well, and enjoys staying one step ahead. What You'll Be Supporting Business Operations
● Calendar and schedule management across multiple businesses
● Email and inbox management
● Meeting coordination and appointment scheduling
● Administrative support and document preparation
● Task management and follow-up
● Research projects and information gathering
● Internal coordination across teams and stakeholders
● Managing priorities and ensuring deadlines stay on track Client & Professional Support
● Professional email communication with clients
● Meeting preparation and follow-up
● Organising information and resources
● Supporting project and workflow administration Personal Assistance
● Personal calendar management
● Family scheduling and appointment coordination
● Travel research and booking support
● Managing personal administrative tasks
● General life organisation and planning assistance What We're Looking For (Essential Skills & Experience) Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff-style support role Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Strong organisational and time-management abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously High attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills and initiative Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision Ability to handle confi
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