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This guide explores the commercial necessity of prioritising Emotional Intelligence (EQ) over technical skills (IQ) when hiring C-suite Executive Assistants. It details how high-EQ assistants reduce "management tax," act as strategic partners, and enhance leadership productivity by managing stakeholder dynamics and executive cognitive load. The text provides actionable steps for auditing recruitment processes, including specific behavioural interview questions and scenario-based assessments designed to uncover interpersonal competency.

Explore the 2026 salary benchmarks for Executive Assistants to CEOs in London and across the UK. This guide covers current salary ranges (£39k–£75k+), the impact of AI skills on pay premiums, and key market trends like rising counter-offers and talent scarcity in the C-suite sector.

This comprehensive guide for hiring managers outlines the strategic framework for recruiting a CEO-level Executive Assistant in 2026. It details essential technical proficiencies in AI and project management tools, core soft skills like anticipatory judgement and diplomacy, and provides five competency-based interview questions to identify top-tier talent. Additionally, it addresses current market challenges such as counter-offers and hybrid work expectations to ensure a successful, long-term hire.