EA to CEO - Founder-Led Activewear & Wellness Company
EA to CEO - Founder-Led Activewear & Wellness Company
Job Reference 11-4763
Added : 02/03/2026
Expiry : 30/03/2026
A founder-led, mission-driven activewear brand is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Assistant to support the CEO. With ambitious growth plans and exciting projects on the horizon, this role offers the unique opportunity to be the strategic force operating behind the scenes.
As the CEO’s closest operational partner, you will ensure their time, focus, and energy are directed where they matter most. You’ll move seamlessly between strategic coordination and hands-on execution, calm under pressure and always two steps ahead. From board-level preparation to international travel pivots, inbox oversight to cross-functional project tracking, you’ll act as a central point of contact across the business.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments and who takes pride in enabling excellence at the highest level.
The EA role is based three days a week in our gorgeous Central London offices, a space that’s fast-paced, creative, collaborative, and passionately committed to the brand’s trajectory. It maintains a start-up mentality while offering exceptional perks. The role also offers two days a week working from home, with flexibility depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Complex, ever-shifting diary management across multiple time zones
• Domestic and international travel planning, including last-minute changes
• End-to-end board and senior leadership meeting coordination
• Inbox and stakeholder communications, exercising strong commercial judgment
• High-level stakeholder management across business units and partners
• Preparation of briefings, presentations, and meticulous meeting follow-ups
• Cross-functional project tracking and operational oversight
• Acting as gatekeeper, liaison, and protector of the CEO’s time
• Supporting both strategic business initiatives and personal matters
The Candidate
• 5+ years’ experience supporting Founders, C-Suite executives, HNW individuals, or entrepreneurs
• Proven success in fast-paced, high-growth, or start-up environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Impeccable discretion and integrity
• Strong business judgment with a solutions-first mindset
• Confidence to challenge when needed and protect the CEO’s focus
• A warm, upbeat, nurturing, yet highly professional presence
Experience in Sports, Fitness, Wellbeing, Luxury Brands, Fashion, or Entertainment is highly advantageous. An interest in fitness and wellbeing is a plus, but energy, drive, and ambition are essential.
Most importantly, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure and scope for development, shaping how a scaling brand operates at the highest level while working alongside a motivating, dedicated team.
We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Recruitment specialise in Chiefs of Staff, EAs, PAs, Private PAs, Team Assistants, Receptionists and Office Managers across all industries. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.
