Executive Assistant

Aldrich & Co; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal chambers in Greater London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its barristers and functions in HR and marketing. This role involves managing the Director's administration, providing comprehensive support for marketing activities, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid working model after probation, with a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant.
• High attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's administrative tasks, including diary and expenses.
• Support marketing strategies and stakeholder liaison.
• Maintain HR records and assist in recruitment processes.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Executive Assistant, Barristers’ Chambers (12-month FTC) - 22725

£45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Hybrid working after probation (3/2)

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of service?

Do you demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively?

Do you also have some experience supporting HR and/or marketing functions alongside core Executive Assistant responsibilities?

Supporting a highly motivated and successful team of barristers, you will play a key role in supporting a professional, efficient and high-performing environment. You’ll provide comprehensive administrative support across the following areas: PA support to the Director, marketing and communications and human resources.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• Managing the Director’s day-to-day administration, including diary and expenses, correspondence and documentation, travel and hospitality arrangements, contracts and insurance and internal events
• Supporting operations and projects through stakeholder liaison, event planning, compliance tracking and delivery of ad-hoc initiatives
• Supporting annual marketing strategies - monitoring competitors, industry trends, budgets and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Managing CRM, event and marketing systems to track client engagement
• Overseeing brand consistency, including brochures, newsletters and digital content
• Supporting marketing, PR and communications activity, including social media management, press releases and targeted campaigns
• Organising seminars, flagship events, conferences, sponsorships and legal directory submissions, ensuring high-quality execution and member support
• Maintaining HR records and track staff absence, ensuring accurate and up-to-date personnel files
• Supporting recruitment processes, including contracts, onboarding documentation, references and NDAs
• Coordinating staff training and certifications

The skills you need to bring

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant
• High attention to detail, discretion and comfort handling confidential information
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Collaborative, service-minded and adaptable with a practical, solutions-first mindset