Executive Assistant (Temporary)

Morgan McKinley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our busy London team on a 9-month temporary contract.

The role focuses on diary management, travel coordination and high-level administrative support, with a strong emphasis on professional client interactions.

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.
• Strong communicator with interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with travel and expense management systems is 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

EA/PA experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communications

Client & senior colleague liaison

Outlook

Zoom

Tools

Outlook

Zoom

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 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.