Executive Associate – CEO & Strategic Communications

About the Role

Join a prominent hotel group headquartered in Europe as the Executive Associate to the CEO and Strategic Communications team. This full-time position based at the West Drayton head office offers a unique opportunity for a commercially minded graduate or early-career professional to immerse themselves in high-level business strategy, communications, and leadership within a dynamic European hotel portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the CEO's primary support by efficiently managing a dynamic calendar, organizing travel plans, scheduling meetings, and prioritizing tasks.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, hotel site visits, and company events across European locations.
• Ensure follow-up and completion of action items arising from meetings and projects.
• Analyze business performance metrics and monitor market trends to extract actionable insights.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive board materials, reports, and investor presentations.
• Conduct research on new business opportunities and suggest recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop CEO briefings, key messaging, and communications for leadership initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Communications team on company-wide projects.
• Oversee the progress of strategic initiatives across areas including Operations, Finance, People & Development, and Communications.
• Promote and leverage artificial intelligence and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Manage multiple project streams simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a university degree preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Confident in working with data, creating reports, and designing presentations using PowerPoint and other modern digital platforms.
• Exhibit a genuine curiosity and interest in AI and emerging technological trends.
• Highly organized with proven experience coordinating projects and managing priorities.
• Professional conduct with discretion and sound judgement in sensitive situations.
• Proactive approach and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in the hospitality sector is advantageous, though not mandatory.

Why Join?

• Work closely alongside the CEO of a leading hotel group operating across Europe.
• Gain firsthand insight into board-level strategy, business communications, and operational management.
• Opportunity to travel to various hotels throughout Europe.
• Play a key role in advancing AI and digital technology adoption within the business.
• Develop valuable skills applicable to careers in strategy, communications, operations, or general management.
• Be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and high-performing team environment.