Executive Assistant, London Hybrid Working

QA Ltd; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organisation is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Finance Officer and Executive Team in a hybrid role based in London. Key responsibilities include managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth communication. Candidates should have proven experience supporting executives and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers an opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting executives is preferred.
• Exceptional communication in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries for the Executive Team.
• Co-ordinate meetings, agendas, and minutes.
• Support production of presentations and communications.
• Act as a liaison for stakeholders across the business.
• Organise travel logistics as needed.
• Assist in onboarding senior hires and project work.

Skills

Proven experience supporting C-suite or Board-level executives

Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams

Proactive, collaborative mindset

Organisation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant to the CFO & Wider Executive Team
Location: London (Hybrid)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 10th October
Vetting Requirement: Basic DBS check

Be the driving force behind our Executive Team. QA Higher Education (QAHE) is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our Chief Finance Officer and wider C-Suite Team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, offering the opportunity to work closely with our Executive Leaders across multiple functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the central hub for all things coordination, communication, and executive support. Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO and other Executive Leaders, you’ll manage complex diaries, coordinate high-level meetings, and ensure seamless communication across the business.

• Managing diaries and appointments for the Executive Team
• Coordinating internal and external meetings, agendas, and minutes
• Supporting the production of presentations and internal communications
• Acting as a key liaison for stakeholders across the business
• Organising travel and logistics (NB very occasional travel may be required)
• Supporting onboarding of senior hires and ad-hoc project work

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or Board-level executives
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for organisation
• A degree or equivalent experience

Why QAHE

QA Higher Education empowers universities and students to achieve their greatest ambitions. Working in close partnership with UK universities, we recruit to and deliver more than 100 foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in in-demand skills subjects. 10,000 students and counting study with us and our university partners through routes designed to open doors and transform futures.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture
• The chance to make a real impact at executive level.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Equal Opportunities

At QAHE, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

We look forward to hearing from you!