Executive Assistant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); England; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

A well-known global creative group is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO during a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role includes complex diary and inbox management, senior stakeholder engagement, and providing personal support. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting C-Suite executives, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary up to £75K, with core working hours of 9 AM – 5:30 PM, and flexibility for some work from home on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting C-Suite or senior leadership in a large organization.
• Highly proactive, forward-thinking and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, fast-paced diary for the CEO.
• Prioritize inbox and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Support outside core hours when necessary.

Skills

Diary management

Inbox management

Senior stakeholder engagement

Proactive communication

Autonomous operation

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO (12-Month FTC)

Creative / Advertising Sector

Up to £75K

Office based - Some Friday WFH Flexibility

Farringdon

January Start

About the Client

A well‑known global creative group. With strong international reach and an established EA team, they need an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO for a 12‑month FTC.

About the Role

Supporting the newly appointed CEO on a 12‑month maternity cover contract, this position will involve:

• Complex, fast‑paced diary management
• Inbox management and prioritisation
• Senior stakeholder engagement and gatekeeping
• Acting as a proactive, trusted right hand to the CEO
• Ad‑hoc personal support as required
• Helping to influence and embed consistent, professional EA standards across the wider team (no formal management)

Candidate Specification

• Proven experience supporting C‑Suite or senior leadership within a sizeable corporate or international organisation
• Confident, polished communicator with strong judgement and resilience
• Highly proactive, forward‑thinking and solutions‑focused
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Able to anticipate needs and operate autonomously
• Willingness to support outside core hours when necessary
• Experience within creative, global, or evolving environments advantageous

Additional Information

• Salary up to £75k DOE
• Core hours: 9am – 5.30pm
• Office‑based majority of the week, with some flexibility to WFH on Fridays
• January 2026 start

If you are seeking a high‑impact EA role supporting a dynamic CEO during a pivotal phase of organisational change, please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Advertising Services