Liz Taylor

Senior Executive & Personal Assistant | Associate Chief of Staff | C-Suite, Corporate, Public & UHNW Private Offices

United Kingdom

About

Executive Assistant & Strategic Partner | Supporting Founder-Led, Corporate, Public, and UHNW Leaders Experienced Executive Assistant with a proven record of supporting senior executives across founder-led businesses, FTSE 100 companies, public sector organisations, and UHNW clients. Skilled at managing complex calendars, international travel, high-level correspondence, and cross-functional projects with discretion and precision. Combines operational excellence with critical thinking, providing Chief of Staff-style insight to enable leaders to focus on strategic priorities and key decisions. Experienced in coordinating projects, streamlining operations, and enhancing collaboration across teams and stakeholders. Core strengths: • Executive-level diary and stakeholder management • Strategic project coordination and operational optimisation • International travel logistics and hybrid working • High-stakes communication and confidentiality • Supporting founders and leadership with critical, decision-enabling insight #ExecutiveAssistant #FounderSupport #ChiefOfStaff #StrategicSupport #OperationalSupport #RightHand #BusinessPartner

Experience

  • Commercial & Corporate Executive Secretariat at Birmingham City Council
    Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 · 4 mos

    Providing executive-level governance support to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) within Commercial and Procurement Services. I coordinate and manage the end-to-end governance cycle across senior forums, ensuring well-structured agendas, high-quality documentation, clear decision tracking and timely follow-through of actions. Working closely with senior leaders, I help maintain focus, pace and accountability across complex operational and commercial priorities. Operating at the centre of the directorate, I support effective decision-making by bringing clarity, structure and discretion to high-volume, high-stakes discussions. My role combines governance oversight with executive coordination, enabling leaders to concentrate on strategic delivery.

  • Freelance Account Executive / Interim Support at Various Founder-Led, Corporate & Confidential Clients
    Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 · 9 mos

    Provided executive-level support to a range of founder-led businesses, corporate organisations, and UHNW clients, delivering operational excellence and strategic assistance across diverse sectors. Responsibilities included:    •   Managing complex diaries, high-level correspondence, and international travel logistics    •   Coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholder communications    •   Streamlining workflows to improve operational efficiency and support decision-making    •   Applying Chief of Staff-style insight to enable senior executives to focus on strategic priorities    •   Maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and professional standards in high-stakes environments Highlights / Achievements:    •   Supported multiple leadership teams simultaneously while maintaining seamless operational delivery    •   Adapted to varying organisational structures, from large corporate hierarchies to agile founder-led businesses    •   Facilitated international travel and hybrid work arrangements across London, Europe, US & Middle East

  • Senior Executive Assistant to CEO at Seventy Ninth Group
    Nov 2024 - May 2025 · 7 mos

    A high-level, demanding role in a fast paced environment supporting a dynamic CEO, globally as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Supporting and working with/ for HNW family including private office/ personal work. Acting as a primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders and acting on her behalf. Conducting research and providing insights to assist in decision-making processes.

  • Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance
    Feb 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    A pivotal role, supporting the CEO and collaborating closely with the Executive team by providing right-hand assistance in all matters pertaining to the CEO’s office, sitting as a member of the Executive Team. Management of high-profile meetings and liaison with contacts at all levels, including the White House, Senate, Parliament, UN, high-profile donors, CEOs and the ultra-wealthy. Building relationships with external and internal stakeholders to best support the Executive and International Trustee Board objectives with a focus on donor interaction, organisational development, philanthropy, aligning task to CEO budget and overseeing targets. Anticipate needs, provide critical thinking to problem-solving, and maintain elevated levels of professionalism and confidentiality including attending meetings on behalf of the CEO, writing papers and managing reports/projects for him. Support organisational governance, including management of the International Trustee Board, running the governance diary, and attending committee meetings on behalf of the CEO.

  • Business Owner/Consultant at Liz Taylor Ltd
    Aug 2013 - Dec 2023 · 10 yrs 5 mos

    Consultant to independent businesses and SMEs usually in the non surgical aesthetic arena. High profile clients achieving excellent results.