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Executive Assistant to CEO – sport lifestyle brand Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Handle Recruitment
Title: Executive Assistant to CEO – sport lifestyle brand
Company: Handle Recruitment
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Executive Assistant to CEO – Sport lifestyle brand, 6 month FTC to perm.
North London
A globally recognised premium cycling and lifestyle brand is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support its CEO during an exciting phase of growth.
This is a business with a strong presence in the cycling, sport and performance space. The role sits right at the centre of the action, supporting a driven CEO and leadership team while helping keep priorities aligned and the business operating smoothly.
They're looking for someone who can bring structure, calm and clarity to a busy environment – someone emotionally intelligent, highly organised and confident enough to challenge when needed. This isn't a "yes person" role; it's about being a genuine right hand who can anticipate needs, push back constructively, and help create focus and momentum.
The ideal person will probably thrive in high-performance environments themselves – whether that comes from sport, startups, creative industries or other fast-paced settings. Someone with strong energy, resilience and good instincts who enjoys being around ambitious people and matching that pace.
- This position is an initial 6month FTC with he view to go permanent (based on performance)
- This role is expected to start between mid-June and July. We are ideally looking for candidates who are immediately available or have a short notice period.
Key Responsibilities
- Full executive support to the CEO including diary, inbox, travel and expense management (and personal PA support at times)
- Coordinating leadership meetings, off-sites, board sessions and wider company events.
- Preparing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
- Acting as a trusted point of contact across leadership and wider teams.
- Helping create structure and clarity around priorities, deadlines and communication.
- Supporting strategic projects, presentations and planning cycles.
- Improving processes and finding smarter ways of working within the executive office.
- Assisting with company-wide events, launches and team activities.
About You
- Previous experience supporting a senior executive, founder or CEO in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Emotionally intelligent and confident dealing with different personalities and senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple moving priorities.
- Proactive, solutions-focused and able to think ahead.
- Happy to challenge constructively, provide clarity and be a genuine sounding board.
- Experience within sport, lifestyle, fashion, creative or consumer brands would be beneficial.
- A personal interest in cycling, sport or performance culture would be a strong plus (there are some amazing benefits – think discounted products).
What's on Offer (just some of the benefits)
- Flexible working hours with hybrid working (minimum 4 days in-office however when the CEO is travelling you can WFH more frequently)
- Competitive annual leave package
- Weekly riding benefit, including the opportunity to cycle with colleagues or take part in wider sporting events
- Free barista coffee every day
- Subsidised lunches 3 days per week
- Strong wellbeing and parental leave benefits.
- A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends on their amazing cycling and sporting products
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a true right hand to an ambitious and driven executive within a globally recognised brand. Ideal for an EA who thrives in high-performance environments, enjoys building strong relationships, and wants to play a meaningful role at the heart of a fast-moving business.
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
