Executive Assistant to CEO - sport lifestyle brand

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.