Executive Assistant – General Management

Randstad; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior executive within the General Management team of a leading FMCG company. This role requires high professionalism and strong coordination skills to manage daily activities efficiently, offering a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Collaborative, multicultural environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High degree of discretion, maturity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic calendar and scheduling across time zones.
• Organize domestic and international travel logistics.
• Prepare presentations and meeting materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Procurement/finance tools (Coupa)

Job description

Executive Assistant – General Management

Location: London, UK

Full-time | Permanent

Industry: FMCG / Consumer Goods

About the Role:

Randstad is looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support a senior executive within the General Management team of a leading company in the FMCG sector. The position is based in London, UK, and plays a vital role in ensuring the executive’s daily activities run efficiently and effectively.

The role requires a high level of professionalism, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies. While the primary focus is on supporting one senior executive, there may be occasional support required for other members of the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a dynamic calendar, scheduling meetings, events, and appointments across time zones.
• Organize domestic and international travel and logistics, including accommodation and ground transport.
• Coordinate internal meetings, workshops, and leadership events.
• Prepare presentations, meeting materials, and follow-ups.
• Handle expense reporting, invoice payments, and purchase orders through internal systems
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels.
• Proactively support the executive in day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Provide occasional administrative support to other members of the team when needed.

Required Experience and Attributes:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership, ideally in an international organization.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• High degree of discretion, maturity, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage senior-level interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with procurement/finance tools such as Coupa.
• Ability to work from the office regularly, especially when the executive is present (typically 3–4 days per week).
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.

What’s Offered:

• A key position within a global company in the food sector.
• A collaborative, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development