Freelance Executive Assistant – Proactive & Senior-Level Support | UK / Norther Ireland (Remote)

About the job

We're hiring a proactive Freelance Executive Assistant to support a serial entrepreneur managing several businesses in parallel across the UK and Northern Ireland. This is a senior-level support role for someone who is comfortable working with autonomy, managing priorities for a fast-moving founder, and keeping multiple projects on track.

This isn't a passive admin role where you just wait for instructions. You’ll be the gatekeeper and the engine behind the day-to-day, requiring a kind, confident, and senior approach to problem-solving.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing a complex calendar across multiple business ventures
  • Coordinating meetings with other business partners and external EAs
  • Owning email management and prioritizing communication
  • Handling general administration and operational tasks
  • Proactively identifying and clearing bottlenecks before they become issues

What we're looking for:
  • Proven experience in a high-level EA or senior administrative capacity
  • Ability to manage competing priorities for multiple business entities simultaneously
  • Super proactive mindset; you anticipate the next move rather than waiting for a brief
  • Confident, professional communication style; kind but firm when managing calendars and stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and ability to work with minimal oversight

Contract:
  • Remote, freelance
  • Capacity: ~30-35 hours per month
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