Executive Assistant

Victoria Lindfield Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company in Mayfair is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its CIO and Head of Technology Innovation. The role requires a proactive individual with at least 5 years of experience in a plc environment, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Offering a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits, this is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive culture.

Benefits

10% matched Pension

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to discounts platform

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as an EA, ideally gained within a plc environment.
• Tech-savvy, with strong knowledge of modern systems.
• Experienced in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted first point of contact and gatekeeper for two Executives.
• Provide full executive support, including diary, travel, and meeting management.
• Prepare and manage reports, presentations, and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tech-savviness

Discretion

Job description

Executive Assistant to CIO and Head of Technology Innovation – Global FMCG, Mayfair.

£55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits

A leading multinational FMCG, home to some of the worlds most renowned brands, are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support two members of the Senior Leadership Team.

This busy, fast-paced position is an ideal opportunity for a talented Executive Assistant to act as a true right-hand support. You’ll bring extensive experience, ideally within a plc environment, along with outstanding planning and organisational skills to manage complex diaries and logistics while supporting firmwide projects and initiatives.

A fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Executive Assistant looking to build a strong trust-based partnership with their Executives. You’ll work proactively to anticipate needs, act as a sounding board and keep things moving behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted first point of contact and gatekeeper for two busy and demanding Executives.
• Provide full executive support, including complex diary, travel and meeting management.
• Prepare and manage reports, presentations, correspondence and filing systems.
• Coordinate team communications, reporting, meetings, events and training.
• Proactively streamline processes, collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to promote positive change.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years’ experience as an EA, ideally gained within a plc environment.
• Tech-savvy, with strong knowledge of modern systems and tools to drive efficiency.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Diplomatic and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders, with excellent communication skills.
• Professional, discreet, and experienced in handling confidential information.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative, with a solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits include

• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus benefits
• Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, fully office-based with flexibility around your Executive’s schedule.
• Beautiful open-plan office and a fantastic culture – welcoming, collaborative and supportive
• 10% matched Pension
• Life assurance (part of pension scheme)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Access to a discount’s platform