Senior Executive Assistant

Our client is looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to work with the Principals as a right hand person and ambassador. 
It is important to note that this is an agile role and will require travel with extended stays at very short notice with the principals so the successful candidate must be willing and able to do this.
They are looking for a candidate who has dealt with business matters, but who has done this in a private family office or for example from a Venture Capital background
You will need to be able to give evidential examples that you can act decisively in unclear situations, take initiative without waiting for approval, and stay focused while keeping things moving forward. Stay focused on what matters, without wasting mental energy on 'noise', and keep things moving efficiently without getting stuck or sidetracked. 
You will need to be able to work at a high level while staying detail-focused and consistent in order that everything runs smoothly, reliably, and without mistakes.
Experience of running projects from concept to launch will also be beneficial and preferred.

Your responsibilities will include the following:
• Helping plan and manage the correct order of tasks so things work properly.
• Organizing steps in a process (what happens first, next, last)
• Making sure nothing is missed or done out of order
• Guiding workflows so they run smoothly from start to finish
• Attending meetings with the Principal
• Making comprehensive notes/ minutes - taking into account any actions agreed etc.
• Holding a debrief with the Principal 
• Creating and devising action plans and ensuring that these are communicated clearly to the Principal and that the actions are carried out.
• Undertaking research
• Networking

In essence the Principal will be the 'front' person and the EA will be the driver and manager behind the projects and as such accountable.