Executive Assistant

My consultancy client is seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to provide seamless support over a 3-month period, including full holiday cover. This role will act as an extension of the Principal, taking ownership of day-to-day priorities, diary management, communications, and operational coordination to ensure continuity and efficiency during the contract period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full executive support, effectively stepping into the day-to-day assistant function
• Complex diary and calendar management across multiple stakeholders and time zones
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, logistics, and follow-up actions
• Manage inboxes, prioritise correspondence, and draft responses where required
• Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expenses
• Act as key point of contact internally and externally on behalf of the Principal
• Provide full holiday cover and maintain continuity of support during absences
• Track actions, deadlines, and priorities to keep workflows moving
• Support ad hoc projects, events, and administrative tasks as required

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant at senior level
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and high discretion
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills and polished stakeholder management
• Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Available immediately or at short notice preferred
• London-based and able to attend office 3 days per week

Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days per week in London office, with flexibility as required.