Executive Assistant

NFP PEOPLE; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the BID Director in Central London. This dynamic role involves managing high-level operations, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth governance processes. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, enhancing the local business landscape through strategic initiatives. If you are detail-oriented, highly organised, and ready to contribute to vibrant Business Improvement Districts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values innovation and professional growth while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Staff training budget

Opportunities to attend workshops and events

Local retail and hospitality discounts

Life assurance

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders with administrative tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong verbal/written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the BID Director’s diary and coordinate meetings.
• Support governance processes and manage office supplies.

Skills

Administrative Support

Diary Management

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Job description

Executive Assistant – Central London

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our BID Director and help drive the success of two thriving London Business Improvement Districts.

This is a dynamic opportunity to become the trusted right-hand to the BID Director of Aldgate Connect and Cheapside Business Alliance. As Executive Assistant, you'll play a critical role in supporting high-level operations, board governance, and strategic initiatives across two vibrant BIDs in the heart of the city.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the BID Director’s diary
• Coordinating and minuting Board and AGM meetings
• Preparing agendas and circulating board papers
• Organising venues, IT, catering and logistics for all meetings
• Supporting governance processes and BID member communications
• Raising purchase orders and managing office supplies
• Assisting with continuous improvement and reporting templates
• Collaborating with senior leadership to track progress on actions
• Representing the organisation as an ambassador both internally and externally

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a confident, discreet and a detail-oriented professional, experienced in providing senior administrative support. You will have:

• Previous experience supporting senior leaders
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
• A proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to work independently
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and organisation

About the Organisation

Primera is a specialist consultancy working with business improvement districts. Aldgate Connect and Cheapside Business Alliance are two well-established Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the City of London. We work to enhance the local business environment through placemaking, events, sustainability initiatives and partnerships with public and private stakeholders. As a small, dedicated team, we value innovation, collaboration and supporting professional growth.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• Location: Central London (Hybrid, 1 day per week WFH)
• Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 (dependant on experience)
• Staff training budget
• Opportunities to attend workshops and events
• Local retail and hospitality discounts
• Life assurance
• A supportive and inclusive work culture

This role is being advertised on behalf of the hiring organisation by NFP People, a specialist recruitment agency for the not-for-profit sector. Applicants are advised that this vacancy may be closed without prior notice; early application is strongly encouraged.