Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Full job description

Location:

Ascot Group HQ, Worle (office-based)

Hours:

8:30am–5:00pm Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–4:00pm Friday

Reporting to:
Andrew Scott, Founder & CEO

Group:
Ascot Group & Knightstone

We are seeking a talented Executive Assistant to work directly with our Founder & CEO.

You will be the CEO’s right-hand, helping to run the day-to-day rhythm of the business, ensure priorities are delivered, people follow through on commitments, and standards are upheld — while also providing high-level executive and personal support.

One moment you may be leading a senior management meeting or organising a major event; the next you may be preparing reports, drafting correspondence, or booking travel. You must be comfortable doing both — and doing them well.

Andrew Scott is the Founder & CEO of the Ascot Group — a technology‑led marketing, media and software group employing around 85 people from its HQ in Worle, North Somerset.

He sold his high‑profile publishing and events company Business Leader two years ago and is now a regular keynote speaker (including a TED Talk), business mentor and strategic advisor, with a book being published later this year.

Andrew also owns Knightstone, a residential and commercial property business, and invests in entrepreneur‑led start‑ups.

• Acting as an extension of the CEO, representing him and acting on his behalf when required
• Keeping the businesses organised, aligned, and moving forward
• Attending meetings, capturing actions, and ensuring delivery
• Holding people to account for agreed outcomes
• Supporting day‑to‑day operations, governance, and compliance
• Overseeing HR activity, including recruitment and onboarding
• Preparing and presenting reports and updates for the CEO and leadership team
• Liaising confidently with accountants, lawyers, lenders, property professionals, suppliers, and partners
• Assisting with the CEO’s property portfolio and facilities, including health & safety
• Providing executive and personal assistant support, including diary planning, organising events and managing interviews, podcasts and speaking engagements
• Handling day‑to‑day personal requests, such as booking hotels or restaurants

In short: doing whatever is required to keep the CEO effective and the group running smoothly.

• Highly organised, proactive, and delivery‑focused
• Excellent face‑to‑face and telephone manner
• Technology savvy, comfortable with modern systems and tools
• Confident analysing information and turning it into clear, practical insight
• Assertive, calm under pressure, and able to hold people to account
• Comfortable switching between strategic conversations and hands‑on tasks
• Willing and able to travel when required

• Experience working closely with a Founder, CEO, or senior leader
• Strong operational and execution capability
• Comfortable operating across multiple businesses and priorities
• Good commercial understanding, including finance
• Absolute discretion, loyalty, and integrity

This is a high‑trust, high‑impact role at the centre of a fast‑moving business group.

• Real responsibility
• Variety and pace
• Influence without ego
• A role where things actually get done
• …this could be a career‑defining opportunity.

Please submit your CV along with a short covering note explaining why this role suits you.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year