Executive Assistant & Office Lead
Hybrid work model – 4 days/week in the office
Full-Time Position
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
YOUR MISSION
Location: London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Executive Assistant & Office Lead to support our Chief Executive Officer and other London-based Executives, and establish our London office presence.
This is a pivotal role combining executive support, operational coordination, and office leadership. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the London-based Executives, while also leading the setup and ongoing management of a small London office, ensuring an efficient, professional, and welcoming environment aligned with Cirque du Soleil’s standards of excellence.
This role requires sound judgment, discretion, operational rigor, and the ability to operate seamlessly in a fast-paced, international, and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Support to the CEO and London-based Executives
Provide executive support to the CEO and other Executives, including complex calendar and travel management across multiple time zones.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, Board interactions, and key stakeholder engagements.
Prepare and review correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations.
Act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring optimal use of the Executives’ time
Anticipate needs, manage priorities, and ensure seamless day-to-day support
Liaise with Executive Committee members, their respective EAs and their teams globally.
2. London Office Setup & Office Management