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Executive Assistant (EA) & Office Manager provides high-level 1:1 support to the Managing Director (Europe) while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, initiative, and the ability to prioritise across multiple fast-moving workstreams. The EA acts as the primary gatekeeper for CGE, managing complex schedules, communications, travel, office operations, and confidential business matters, as well as select private duties for the Managing Director.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate, track and provide efficient follow-up on all correspondence, meeting actions and queries requiring response
Proactively manage and prioritise complex calendaring across international time zones
Serve as the primary point of contact between the MD and internal/external stakeholders
Prepare, proofread and format reports, presentations and documentation
Manage multiple email inboxes and calendars
Support internal and external meetings—agenda preparation, briefing materials, minute-taking and follow-up actions
Oversee and process business expenses, invoices and credit card reconciliations
End-to-end coordination of international travel
Produce detailed itineraries including time zone management, restaurant bookings, event planning and client entertainment
Oversee day-to-day office operations
Manage stationery, equipment procurement, office supplies, insurance and vendor relationships
Coordinate internal office events, team meetings and company communications
Maintain accurate data backups, filing systems and document archives
Manage joiner and leaver processes, employee onboarding materials and office access
Maintain and update employee information, records and internal policies
Oversee staff holiday, sickness and absence tracking
Support HR administration including contract amendments, organisational charts and recruitment logistics
Assist with ad-hoc team tasks and cross-functional support as required
Assist with personal diary management, including family commitments and private appointments where appropriate
Coordinate personal travel, holidays and restaurant reservations
Organise personal events, celebrations or gifts for family, clients or key individuals
Handle confidential and sensitive personal matters with the highest discretion
Support with property, car and membership administration
Act as a trusted point of contact for the MD’s personal network as required
Provide flexible support across the business, stepping in wherever needed
Take ownership of special projects, research tasks and operational workstreams
Ensure the MD is fully supported both professionally and personally to maximise efficiency and focus
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an EA
Complex diary management
Email and inbox management
Proficient use of Microsoft 365
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent problem‐solving, analytical and organisational skills
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, even whilst working under pressure
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Project Management skills
Able to adapt, change pace or direction and multi-task