Job Title: EA to Founder/CEO
Location: 1-3 days a week in Amsterdam office
Salary: € 5,500-6,200 gross per month
FT/PT: full-time, flexible (CEO works 24/7)
Start Date: ASAP
On behalf of our client in Amsterdam, one of the fastest-growing security and compliance platforms, we are looking for a seasoned EA to the Founder / CEO with work experience in IT. The EA to be hired is a calm person, who brings ‘peace and quiet’ to the CEO and the company as well.
EA to Founder / CEO, the role
As EA to the Founder/CEO, you will provide seamless, proactive support across both business and private matters. You’ll be a trusted right-hand, ensuring the Founder’s time is optimised and that operations run smoothly, both in and out of the office. You will be unflappable, flexible and able to work as part of a team.
Key responsibilities
Business Support
- Calendar and diary management, including scheduling meetings, calls, and travel
- Office and administrative support including inbox management and expense tracking
- Meeting preparation – agendas, materials, and follow-ups/debriefs
- Project-based work: research, presentations, and tracking progress on key initiatives
- Anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Act as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Support investor and board communication and scheduling
- Assist with project coordination and tracking founder-led initiatives
- Provide research, preparation, and summaries for decisions
- Maintain confidentiality and act as a trusted partner to the founder
- Help build and streamline processes and workflows as the company scalesPrivate Support
- Liaising with household staff to ensure smooth personal life operations
- Managing personal appointments, travel, and ad hoc requests
- Supporting with personal events, logistics, family birthdays and gifts, and occasional errands
About you
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an EA, supporting a C-level executive or Founder in a start-up or high-growth environment
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, adaptable and independent worker
- Discreet and professional, with the utmost respect for confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to juggle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Comfortable working full-time on-site with flexibility for out-of-hours support
What’s on offer
- Up to 85k, depending on experience
- A fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment with passionate teammates
- The opportunity to work closely with a visionary founder and influence the growth of scaling business
- A culture that values ownership, speed, and personal growth