Executive Assistant to Founder (Business, Personal & Driving Support)
Contract: 3–6 months (with potential to extend)
Time: 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday)
Location: Midlands / London (travel required)


OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional, discreet, and highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of Learning DNA during a critical period of growth, fundraising, and operational change.
This is a true right-hand role, combining business support, personal assistance, and driving/logistics. The purpose of the role is simple: to materially reduce cognitive load and friction across both professional and personal life, allowing the Founder to focus on high-value decision-making.
This role suits someone who is calm, practical, proactive, and takes pride in quietly making life run smoothly.
Core ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Business Support*Full ownership of inbox and calendar management
*Prioritising communications and drafting responses where appropriate
*Scheduling meetings, calls, travel, and logistics with minimal input
*Preparing meeting briefs, agendas, and follow-ups
*Tracking actions and ensuring tasks are completed without prompting
*Liaising with investors, advisors, lawyers, accountants, and other stakeholders
*Handling confidential information with discretion and sound judgement
Personal & Family Support*Managing personal admin to reduce overall load, including:
*Booking family and personal appointments (medical, school, household, etc.)
*Managing reminders and deadlines
*Researching and purchasing gifts (birthdays, events, Christmas, etc.)
*Coordinating family logistics where required
*Acting as a trusted point of coordination across work and personal life
*Anticipating needs and handling tasks proactively, not reactively
Driving & Logistics*Driving the Founder to and from meetings, site visits, and events as needed
*Managing routes, timing, and schedules to maximise efficiency
*Ensuring the vehicle is clean, fuelled, and ready when needed
*Enabling the Founder to work during travel time (calls, preparation, notes)
What We’re Looking For*Proven experience supporting a Founder, CEO, or senior executive
*Comfortable managing both business and personal tasks with discretion
*Excellent written communication and organisational skills
*High emotional intelligence and strong judgement
*Calm, solution-oriented, and unflappable under pressure
*Happy to be hands-on — this is not a purely desk-based role
*Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
*Flexible and reliable approach to hours and travel
What This Role Is (and Is Not)This role IS:
*Trusted, close-proximity support
*Varied, practical, and impactful
*About removing friction from a busy Founder’s life
This role is NOT:
*A Chief of Staff or strategy role
*A purely administrative position
*A long-term guaranteed role (though it could evolve)