Executive Assistant to Founder | Architecture | 8 month maternity cover

LRA Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique global design firm is seeking an Executive Assistant for maternity cover to support the CEO. The role involves managing the CEO's diary, travel arrangements, and ensuring efficient operations in a creative office. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and excel in multitasking and communication. This full-time office-based position offers a competitive salary in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant, preferably within architecture or professional services.
• Exceptional multitasking, communication, and time-management skills required.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage CEO diary, travel arrangements, and meeting preparations.
• Act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs for smooth operations.
• Support broader studio communications and administration.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Time-management

Discretion

Proactivity

Job description

Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover, 8 Months)

Location: London (Office-based, 5 days/week)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Start Date: Early 2026

About Us:

We are a boutique global design firm renowned for delivering exceptional architecture and interiors across residential, hotel, workplace, and cultural sectors. With a collaborative and integrated approach, we operate across multiple regions with a strong focus on client relationships and design excellence.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our busy, entrepreneurial CEO during a 12-month maternity cover period. This role offers the opportunity to act as the CEO’s true right hand, managing a complex diary and travel schedule while ensuring seamless business and personal support. The CEO travels frequently and relies heavily on their EA for both strategic and operational assistance.

We’re looking for someone upbeat and proactive who thinks outside the box and someone who can handle pressure in a fast paced creative office. A boutique setting its all hands‑on deck to help set up Wednesday Breakfast Meetings, Friday drinks and keep the social/cultural vibes going.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage CEO diary, travel arrangements, and meeting preparations including agendas and minutes
• Act as a trusted partner, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Assist in aligning strategic initiatives and identifying areas for business improvement
• Support broader studio communications and administration
• Coordinate and manage client and internal events
• Handle confidential personal and household matters for the CEO
• Liaise with staff, contractors, and external partners to maintain studio operations
• Assist with marketing and business development activities as needed

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant, preferably within architecture, property, or a professional services environment
• Exceptional multitasking, communication, and time‑management skills
• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Comfortable supporting a high‑profile, entrepreneurial leader with frequent travel commitments
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Comfortable working fully onsite, 5 days a week

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, award‑winning firm, contributing to both business and personal support functions at a senior level. You will be part of a collaborative team with strong values and a commitment to excellence, playing a key role as the CEO’s indispensable right hand.