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We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.
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Reference
2025-5801
Your future, our legacy
Hotel
Dorchester Collection
Division & Department
Administrative & General - Executive Office
Job Title
Executive Assistant to CEO
Contract Type
Permanent
Status
Full time
Position Overview
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
The stages of the recruitment process are:
1. First stage interview with Talent Attraction & Employer Branding Manager
2. Second Stage interview with Chief Executive Officer and Vice President, People & Culture, and Task/Assessment (details to be shared separately).
What you'll get
As the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Dorchester Collection, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
- Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels
- 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
- Private medical insurance
Competitive retirement scheme - £750 Refer a friend bonus scheme
- World class development opportunities
- Social events throughout the year
- Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
What you'll do
As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will serve as the right-hand to our Chief Executive, providing efficient and effective administrative in a fast-paced environment. In the role, you will:
- Provide proactive diary management for the CEO’s daily schedule including internal and external appointments both in-person and virtually, across international time zones
- Manage database of contacts for the CEO
- Liaise with external guests/clients/suppliers and with internal departments on all levels on behalf of the CEO
- Draft official executive communications and correspondence that reflects Dorchester Collection brand and professional excellence
- Be responsible for all e-mail correspondence and all phone calls on behalf of CEO
- Liaise with the Executive Assistant to Company President regarding business travel plans for CEO
- Manage finances for the CEO including expense claims, raising purchase orders and reviewing all invoices
- Prepare for and attend key meetings and action points with and on behalf of CEO, producing briefing materials, presentation, and reports
- Handle room and restaurant reservations and special rate requests and charity vouchers on behalf of the CEO
- Coordinate and submit holiday requests and approvals for relevant team members
- Manage the CEO operational budget and liaise with the finance department on a monthly basis
- Plan and executive various events such as annual executive forum, annual board meetings, and strategic update meetings
- Liaise closely with other executive assistants within the business, providing cover in their absence
- Register visitors and dispatching of items via couriers
- Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As the executive assistant to the CEO, you will have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of the Executive Assistant CEO, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our Collection. The hours of operation for this role are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, based in our corporate office in Knightsbridge.
What you'll bring
- You have previous experience as an EA, supporting at C-Suite level, in a luxury hotel environment
- Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great verbal communication skills in English, as well as exceptional written communication skills. You have previous experience crafting executive-level correspondence
- High level of computer literacy and understanding of Excel and PowerPoint, and full Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness with an understanding of stakeholder dynamics
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles to be able to own the budget process
Position location
Job Location
United Kingdom
Location
3rd Floor, 1 Knightsbridge SW1X 7LX London