Executive Assistant

Barclays UK; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior stakeholders in a hybrid working environment. The role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in a corporate setting. This contract position offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension Enrolment

Holiday Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Shops and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant in a corporate environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple diaries and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level diary management across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expenses, including international travel.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Confidential Information Management

Diary Management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Concur

Job description

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Overall Purpose of the Role

This role supports 3–4 senior stakeholders at MD and Director level (final structure to be confirmed). The position requires a confident, experienced EA who is adept at juggling complex priorities and working independently, particularly in a hybrid setup where many stakeholders are based outside of Glasgow.

Location: Glasgow

Length: 6 Months

PAYE only

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide high-level diary management across multiple time zones
2. Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively manage shifting priorities
3. Handle sensitive and confidential information within a controlled environment
4. Coordinate travel arrangements and expenses, including international travel when needed
5. Build strong virtual working relationships with senior stakeholders across locations
6. Prepare documents, manage communications, and support meeting preparation and follow-up
7. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners with professionalism and discretion

Key Skills

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant in a large corporate, legal, or financial services environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple diaries and stakeholders with competing demands
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• High integrity and proven experience managing confidential information
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working remotely with London-based stakeholders; ability to build rapport virtually is key
• Experience with expense systems (e.g., Concur) is a plus, but not essential
• Experience handling travel logistics is helpful but not mandatory

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all supported by its service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values inform its relationships with customers and colleagues, and influence how performance is measured and rewarded. Success is about both achievement and the manner of achievement.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident, included, and able to contribute fully to the company's vision and goals.

Hybrid Working

Barclays is implementing a hybrid working environment, allowing colleagues to spend part of their time at home and part in the office, typically between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, depending on the role and personal circumstances.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a range of benefits including pension enrolment (after 12 weeks), holiday pay, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts at various shops and restaurants.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Banking

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