Executive Assistant

CDW UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, handling travel arrangements, and preparing high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in similar roles, excellent prioritisation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time role is essential for ensuring leadership operations run smoothly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant.
• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and prioritise time effectively.
• Coordinate meetings end-to-end, including agendas and materials.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Job description

Executive Assistant – CDW UK

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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 an extremely 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

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 maximise 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 regard 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.

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