Executive Assistant - Technology

Slaughter and May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their Technology department. This role requires managing the CIO's calendar, acting as a strategic partner, and providing high-level support for various complex projects. Ideal candidates should have a proven ability to handle stakeholders and manage priorities effectively, while being flexible in a demanding environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence business and technology objectives at a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-level executive support.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CIO’s calendar and inbox efficiently.

Job description

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a proactive and highly competent Executive Assistant to join our Technology department, based at the firm’s Head Office in London. The role is to work Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm (although as with all client-led industries a degree of flexibility is required), supporting the Chief Information Officer and his team.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the CIO, delivering high-level executive support across a range of complex and confidential projects. They will play a pivotal role managing competing priorities and ensuring the CIO’s time and focus are directed towards the most critical business and technology objectives.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is sufficiently experienced to influence stakeholders, build strong working relationships, and is keen to provide an exceptional service working within a challenging and demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9 : 30am to 5 : 30pm.

• Take ownership of the CIO’s calendar and inbox, prioritising strategically and ensuring time is focused on high-impact activities.