Executive Assistant to CCO EMEA — 10‑Month FTC (Hybrid)

hyperiongrp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer, EMEA, for a fixed-term maternity cover from 1 December 2026 to 30 September 2027. The role is based in London with hybrid working, roughly two days in the office per week.

You will provide administrative support, handle confidential information, and coordinate with the EMEA leadership team. The successful candidate will be extremely well organised with superb written and verbal communication skills, and will excel in a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a similar role.
• Strong organisation, discretion and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and work in a team.
• Confident, pragmatic with a can-do attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CCO's diary and prioritise competing requests.
• Book travel and logistics domestically and internationally.
• Organise lunches, dinners and team events.
• Arrange meeting rooms and catering for UK and international offices.
• Prepare documents, reports and committee packs; support meetings.
• Track actions and deadlines and report on progress.
• Respond to urgent issues with discretion and diplomacy.
• Collaborate with EA/PAs supporting the EMEA leadership team.

Skills

Social skills

Positive impression

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Two years’ experience

MS Office proficiency

AI tools familiarity

Education

Two years’ experience in a similar role

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

AI assistants (Copilot/Claude/ChatGPT)

Job description

Howden is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer, EMEA, for a fixed-term maternity cover from 1 December 2026 to 30 September 2027. The role is based in London with hybrid working, roughly two days in the office per week.

You will provide administrative support, handle confidential information, and coordinate with the EMEA leadership team. The successful candidate will be extremely well organised with superb written and verbal communication skills, and will excel in a