Executive Assistant to Chief Finance and Operations Officer, HARRIS HILL

Guardian Jobs; Stratford; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Temporary Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support to a Chief Finance & Operations Officer. This hybrid position offers £20.87 per hour plus holiday pay, initially for one month with potential extension. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting senior leaders and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and preparing documents, all within a fast-paced and values-led environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Hybrid working

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders at Director or Executive level.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Experience within the charity, public, or purpose-driven sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive EA support to a Chief Finance & Operations Officer.
• Manage diary and inbox for complex scheduling.
• Prepare papers, agendas, and briefings for meetings.

Skills

Complex diary and inbox management

Coordinating high-level meetings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant - Senior Leadership Support £20.87 per hour + holiday pay Temporary - initially 1 month, with potential to extend up to 3 months Hybrid working - part home / part London office

We’re supporting a high-profile national organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support to a Chief Finance & Operations Officer on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, proactive EA who thrives in fast-paced, values-led environments and can hit the ground running.

Reporting directly to a senior executive, you’ll provide comprehensive EA support, including:

• Complex diary and inbox management
• Coordinating high-level meetings, committees and events
• Preparing papers, agendas and briefings
• Managing confidential information with discretion
• Supporting cross-organisation projects and initiatives
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

About you

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders at Director or Executive level
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A calm, solutions-focused approach in a busy environment
• Availability to start at short notice
• Experience within the charity, public or purpose-driven sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What’s on offer

• £20.87 per hour plus holiday pay
• Hybrid working (London-based office requirement)
• An opportunity to support meaningful, organisation-wide work
• A well-structured role within a collaborative, professional team

If you’re an experienced EA available immediately (or at short notice) and looking for a short-term assignment with potential extension, we’d love to hear from you.