Executive Assistant - CEO, sustainability business, Hybrid

Posted 03 February 2026
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Executive Assistants
Reference1316143

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant to CEO for a mission-led sustainability business, supporting a dynamic and highly regarded female Chief Executive. This Executive Assistant to CEO role offers mostly remote working, exceptional exposure, meaningful work within sustainability, and the opportunity to act as a true right-hand partner at CEO level.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position: Executive Assistant to CEO, supporting the Chief Executive on a one-to-one basis within a senior leadership environment
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum, experience dependent
Hybrid set up: Mostly remote working, with approximately one day per week in the London office. This Executive Assistant to CEO role suits someone comfortable working independently
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, flexible working, meaningful work within sustainability, international exposure, and a supportive and collaborative leadership team

What they do: The business is an international, mission-driven organisation working with global brands, partners and stakeholders to improve sustainability, ethical practices and long-term impact across complex supply chains
Size of company: Small UK office with an international footprint and global operations
Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a values-led, purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative and inclusive culture. The business is friendly, supportive and intellectually stimulating, with senior leaders who value trust, autonomy and high-quality work. This Executive Assistant to CEO position offers genuine partnership with the Chief Executive and exposure to strategic decision-making, governance and international engagement

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant to CEO position:
• Act as the primary right-hand support to the CEO, managing complex diary, travel and priorities
• Prepare briefing packs, presentations, talking points and background materials for meetings and engagements
• Coordinate Board, Committee and governance meetings, including agendas, papers and follow-up actions
• Support business planning, strategic initiatives and tracking key priorities
• Manage confidential information with absolute discretion and sound judgement

What background and experience are the company looking for?
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant to CEO or supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment. Strong diary and travel management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, high attention to detail, confidence working with senior stakeholders and Boards, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. The successful Executive Assistant to CEO will be comfortable working independently and supporting a frequently travelling Chief Executive. 

Please apply online asap for this position, if your experience aligns and sounds like you!

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.