Executive Assistant

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to manage executives' complex schedules, produce meeting minutes, and handle logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage sensitive information. This is a full-time position based in North London offering £23.13 per hour. Interested candidates should email their CV.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex and shifting diaries for multiple executives.
• Produce accurate, high-quality minutes during meetings.
• Arrange domestic and international travel logistics.

Skills

Diary & Schedule Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant needed North London Paying £23.13 per hr ref 000A 5870 /1

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Responsibilities

Diary & Schedule Management

• Proactively manage complex and shifting diaries for multiple executives.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, balancing competing priorities.
• Ensure executives are fully briefed with agendas, pre-reads, and briefing notes.

Meeting & Board Support

• Attend senior leadership and Board meetings as required.
• Produce accurate, high-quality minutes with confidentiality and clarity.
• Maintain action logs and ensure timely follow-up and reporting.
• Prepare agendas, circulate papers, and manage meeting logistics.

Travel & Logistics

• Arrange domestic and international travel, including visas, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Anticipate and resolve scheduling conflicts or travel disruptions.

Executive Support & Communication

• Act as the first point of contact for executive team members.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations to a high standard.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Project & Task Management

• Support strategic and operational projects by tracking deadlines and actions.
• Manage confidential documents, board packs, and filing systems.
• Undertake research and prepare briefing materials for executives.

General Administration

• Provide cross-coverage for other Executive Assistants as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and governance frameworks.
• Continuously improve administrative processes for efficiency.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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