EA to Founder

About The Role ✍️

We’re hiring a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support Barney, Cleo’s CEO and Founder. This is more than diary management: you’ll help him operate at his best by driving projects forward, improving how work gets done, and ensuring the business follows through on its highest-priority decisions.

Key responsibilities for this role include

• Proactively manage Barney’s schedule, travel, and logistics, resolving conflicts before they become problems; provide occasional support to other execs.

• Prepare for key meetings with clear briefings, stakeholder coordination, and rigorous follow-up on decisions and actions.

• Drive projects and business-wide coordination on Barney’s behalf, including ownership of the company newsletter.

• Act as a trusted liaison for internal teams and external partners, managing communications and keeping work moving.

• Identify and implement workflow improvements that reduce administrative load and increase effectiveness.

• Support personal administration, including bills and appointments, with complete discretion and sound judgement.

What We're Looking For 🕵️

• 5+ years in an Executive Assistant or similar role, ideally in a fast-paced startup or supporting senior executives

• Experience in project management or process improvement is a plus

• Experience managing or coordinating others preferred

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication

• High level of autonomy and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-changing environment

• High EQ, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information

• Proactive and self-motivated - you don't wait for instructions

• Strong sense of ownership and drive to deliver results

• Values communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Resourceful and thrives under pressure

• High integrity and professionalism; you represent Cleo and Barney to the highest standard.

What we offer

We offer benefits package built to support you in and out of work. Benefits vary by country 🌍 and include meaningful equity, comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, a paid one-month sabbatical after four years, a learning & development platform, pension or retirement contributions, and location-specific leave entitlements.

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