Executive Assistant

Practicus; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the leadership team. The role is hybrid, mainly home-based with occasional travel to Watford and London. Candidates must have 2–5 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and be adept at managing complex diaries and confidential information. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering a fast-paced and varied work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years supporting a CEO, MD, or equivalent.
• Proactive, efficient, and unflappable under pressure.
• Discreet and capable of managing highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Providing seamless EA support to the Chief Executive and Chief of Staff.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising events.
• Preparing agendas and taking minutes for Board meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Confidentiality

Diary Management

Event Organization

Communication

Job description

Executive Assistant (6-Month FTC)

📍 Hybrid – Home-based with occasional travel to Watford and London

💰 £48,000 - £53,000 per annum

🗓 Start date: 17th November

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a dynamic leadership team, including the Chief Executive and Chief of Staff. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering a varied, fast-paced role within a professional, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You’ll act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, managing complex diaries, coordinating board meetings, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the executive office. The role requires someone who is proactive, discreet, and confident in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing seamless EA support to the Chief Executive and Chief of Staff.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and organising events and off-site sessions.
• Preparing agendas and taking minutes for Board meetings.
• Coordinating logistics for executive and board meetings, both in person and virtual.
• Managing executive credit cards, expenses, and travel arrangements.
• Acting as a key liaison point across the senior leadership team and wider business.

About You

You’ll bring a proven track record of supporting C-suite or board-level executives, ideally within complex organisations undergoing change. The successful candidate will be adaptable, highly organised, and able to work with minimal supervision.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced (minimum 2–5 years supporting a CEO, MD, or equivalent).
• Proactive, efficient, and unflappable under pressure.
• Discreet and capable of managing highly confidential information (NDA required).
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Professional yet approachable - someone who brings both polish and personality.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role: mainly home-based with travel to the Watford office as needed.
• On-site once a month for executive meetings and once a quarter for in-person Board meetings.

Interview Process

• One-stage interview

This is an excellent interim opportunity for a high-calibre EA who enjoys working in a collaborative, evolving environment and can hit the ground running.