Executive Assistant

CDW LLC.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in the UK seeks a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant. This role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and supporting senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar position, strong prioritisation skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is integral to facilitating effective leadership operations and will offer a dynamic working environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact and support our mission of enabling technology for great outcomes.

Qualifications

• Support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage complex diaries and prioritise effectively.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and handle travel arrangements.
• Assist with preparation for senior leadership meetings.
• Act as a central coordination point across the function.

Skills

Proven experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant

Strong prioritisation and organisation

Excellent written and verbal communication

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to build trusted relationships

Professional and discrete

Proactive and adaptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leaders within our Sales & Solutions function. You will play a central role in coordinating diaries, meetings, communications and key initiatives, while also supporting wider leadership activity through a dotted reporting line to the Senior Executive Assistant to the Managing Director.

This is a fast-paced, varied role where you’ll be at the heart of leadership operations, helping the team stay focused, prepared and effective. If you enjoy enabling others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What you will do

• Manage complex diaries and prioritise time effectively.
• Coordinate meetings end to end, including agendas, materials, attendee communications and action tracking.
• Handle travel arrangements, expenses, compliance tasks and general administrative support.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, briefing documents and internal communications.
• Support senior leadership meetings with preparation, documentation and follow-up.
• Plan and deliver team events, workshops, customer engagements and off-site sessions.
• Work closely with other EAs to align schedules and support activities across departments.
• Act as a central coordination point across the function, handling confidential information professionally.
• Contribute to wider CDW initiatives and provide project support when required.

What we expect of you

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant.
• Strong prioritisation, organisation and ability to manage multiple tasks at pace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across teams and levels.
• Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information with care.
• Proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented, with a calm and reliable approach.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality work.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.