Executive Assistant to CEO

Business West is a business leadership and support organisation, driving long-term prosperity for businesses and our region. We help individual businesses succeed, and we convene communities, build evidence, and influence change.

Are you an exceptionally organised, proactive professional who enjoys being one step ahead, bringing people together and making things happen? We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO who can combine high-level executive support with project coordination and a passion for finding smarter ways of working.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of Business West. You’ll help ensure that the CEO’s time is focused on the right priorities, turn meeting decisions into action and coordinate key projects and initiatives that support our business objectives.

What you’ll be doing

Providing proactive executive support

Managing the CEO’s diary, inbox, travel and meetings, balancing competing priorities and ensuring time is used effectively.

Driving action and accountability

Capturing meeting decisions, tracking actions and following up with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

Coordinating key projects

Supporting the delivery of corporate policy projects, special activities and British Chambers Accreditation and reporting requirements.

Supporting Board and committee meetings

Preparing and circulating papers, taking minutes and coordinating actions and responses.

Working smarter through technology

Using Microsoft 365, CRM systems and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Building strong relationships

Coordinating correspondence, preparing briefings, maintaining accurate records and providing support to directors, heads of department and associated partnerships.