Lily Shippen

About the Company

We believe in the power of one person to change everything.

We are the specialist recruitment agency and network for connecting exceptional businesses and exceptional people within both Human Resources and Executive and Business Support fields. Whether you are looking for talent to employ or searching for a career, we provide exceptional support solutions to connect companies and candidates effectively. Because we are specialists, dedicated to the roles and expertise we cover. It's what we do and how we do it.

Since launching in 2016, we have carved out a reputation as the go-to specialist for connecting start-ups, high net worth individuals and blue-chip companies with exceptional Hr, executive and business support professionals - both in the UK and internationally. We are proud to offer a range of tailored recruitment solutions to suit your company's needs and offer training and qualifications to upskill the talent that you employ.

Founded with the vision of building meaningful, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates alike, we take a proactive, personal approach to connecting high-calibre professionals with high-calibre employers.


Call us on 0203 011 5283 or email us at recruitment@lilyshippen.co.uk to find out more.

www.lilyshippen.co.uk

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lily Shippen

Job Title

Executive Assistant

Job Description

Job title: Executive Assistant Role Summary: Provide comprehensive personal and business support to the Founder of a Web3 start‑up, managing schedules, travel, meetings, and cross‑functional projects while maintaining and improving operational systems. Expectations: - Act as a trusted right‑hand to the Founder, handling high‑priority tasks with discretion and autonomy. - Deliver consistent, proactive support in a fast‑moving, ambiguous environment. - Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Own the Founder’s diary: schedule meetings, appointments, and personal events; manage travel logistics and last‑minute changes. - Lead meeting management: prepare agendas, conduct research, take minutes, track action items, and follow up. - Coordinate travel arrangements: book flights, accommodation, transfers; ensure seamless itineraries and contingency plans. - Execute multiple admin projects: set up office infrastructure, design and refine systems, and drive process improvements. - Liaise with team members and external partners to meet deadlines and keep projects on track. - Continuously assess and update operational workflows to enhance efficiency. Required Skills: - Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a start‑up Web3 environment. - Strong organizational and planning capabilities; able to juggle competing priorities. - High attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, and strong written and verbal communication. - Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision. - Tech‑savvy with a solid understanding of Web3 technologies and tools. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

06-11-2025

Company Name

Lily Shippen

Job Title

Chief of Staff

Job Description

**Job title** Chief of Staff – Interim (Maternity Cover) **Role summary** Provide strategic partnership to the CEO and executive team, driving operational rhythm, accountability and execution of critical initiatives during a period of rapid growth and transformation. **Expectations** - Establish immediate credibility with senior leaders and teams. - Champion culture, clarity and innovation across the organisation. - Translate vision into measurable action, ensuring decisions are fast and issues resolved swiftly. - Own cross‑functional projects, reporting and systems to enable data‑driven leadership. **Key responsibilities** - Facilitate senior‑level meetings, focus days and strategy reviews with discipline. - Hold executive and middle‑management teams accountable to commitments and KPIs. - Lead execution of group initiatives, maintaining clear ownership, milestones and resources. - Introduce innovative working methods to increase pace and effectiveness. - Provide structured progress updates to the CEO on risks and actions. - Partner with People to roll out role profiles, appraisal processes and leadership development programmes. - Champion cultural programmes, humour, resilience and ambition. - Drive adoption of dashboards and reporting tools for data‑driven decisions. - Ensure quarterly and annual planning cycles are realistic and aligned to strategy. **Required skills** - 10+ years in a Chief of Staff, strategy or senior leadership role, preferably in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial settings. - Strong track record of leadership accountability, strategic delivery and cross‑functional project management. - Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into clear, measurable action. - Skilled facilitator, communicator and influencer at senior level. - Analytical, organised and data‑driven with excellent project leadership. - Innovative mindset focused on continuous improvement. - Commercial, decisive, fair and able to own rooms and protect focus. - Independent thinker who evaluates ideas realistically. - Resilient, collaborative, with strong relationship building and high standards. **Required education & certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Management, Economics or related field (preferred; not mandatory if equivalent experience). - No specific professional certifications required.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

25-11-2025