Executive Assistant (Temporary)

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The London team is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join on a 9-month temporary contract. You will be central to day-to-day operations, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and supporting the senior team.

This role requires a professional, proactive communicator with strong organisational skills, adept at handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable using Outlook and Zoom to connect with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an Executive Assistant, PA or similar role.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients and senior colleagues.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Outlook and Zoom.
• Familiar with travel and expense management systems, which would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing busy diaries and coordinating meetings
• Arranging domestic and international travel
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records
• Organising events, restaurant bookings and visitor arrangements
• Supporting the smooth running of the London office
• Providing general administrative and EA support across the team
• Acting as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues
• Managing multiple priorities and responding to requests in a calm and efficient manner

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Outlook

Zoom

Travel & expenses systems

Tools

Travel management systems

Expense management systems

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to join a busy London team on a 9-month temporary contract.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for an EA who enjoys being at the centre of a busy professional environment and takes pride in providing a high level of support. You'll work closely with the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office, while providing trusted administrative and executive support.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing busy diaries and coordinating meetings
• Arranging domestic and international travel
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records
• Organising events, restaurant bookings and visitor arrangements
• Supporting the smooth running of the London office
• Providing general administrative and EA support across the team
• Acting as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues
• Managing multiple priorities and responding to requests in a calm and efficient manner

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an Executive Assistant, PA or similar role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients and senior colleagues
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident using Outlook and Zoom
• Familiar with travel and expense management systems, which would be advantageous

Working pattern

The role will initially be full-time office based during the training period, moving to 4 days per week in the London office once fully trained.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA looking for a varied temporary position where you'll play an important role in supporting a busy team and keeping the office running smoothly