Executive Assistant

Tal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support a small team of consultants and partners in London. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings across time zones and arrange travel while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

The role suits someone with strong administrative experience in professional services, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, client-facing mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, team assistant, coordinator or secretary role, preferably in professional services.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Partners and consultants.
• Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings, and manage appointments across time zones.
• Arrange travel and itineraries, prepare meeting packs and materials.

Skills

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Travel arrangements

Invoicing & expenses

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team support

Client oriented

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Total Rewards

The Executive Assistant plays a key role in supporting a small team of 20 consultants with 8 partners. They will have direct responsibility for 3-4 Partners working with another EA to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the team and providing high-quality administrative support.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and service-oriented, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. They will support diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, invoicing and expenses for the Partners they support with wider team support on various matters matters including some marketing and small event support.

This role requires a professional, approachable individual who enjoys working collaboratively, can juggle and prioritise multiple requests for support, think with initiative, commercially and independently, providing excellent internal and external customer service, and ensuring that Partners and Consultants can focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

The role will suit someone already working in a professional services environment who has not necessarily had a role supporting Partners but would like to do this role.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a team of 3-4 Partners.
• Act as a central point of contact for administrative queries and requests.
• Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings, and manage appointments across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Arrange travel and itineraries.
• Update distribution lists and coordinate internal and external communications as required.
• Provide administrative support for team projects and initiatives.
• Support colleagues across the wider administrative team when required, including holiday and absence cover.

Meeting & Marketing / Event Coordination

• Organise internal and external meetings, conference calls, and virtual meetings.
• Book meeting rooms and ensure appropriate technology, catering, materials, and supplies are arranged.
• Prepare meeting packs, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Welcome clients and visitors where required, ensuring a professional and positive experience.
• Managing marketing contact list, actions from marketing meeting, planning and managing small client events arranging venues, invitations
• Assist with onboarding and orientation activities for new team members.

Business & Operational Support

• Prepare and submit expense claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support project administration by assisting with project setup, documentation, and tracking activities.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data is kept up to date.
• Assist with timesheet administration and reporting where required.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, team assistant, coordinator, or secretary position preferably in a professional services firm.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders within a busy professional services or corporate environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Professional, confident, and personable manner.

Korn Ferry may useAIas part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made byhumans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.