Executive Assistant to Global Reward Director

wpp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Global Reward Director. This pivotal role sits at the heart of WPP's global People function, coordinating with senior stakeholders across People, Finance, Legal, CEO Office and Board offices, ensuring the Director's time and priorities are well managed.

You will manage a multi-time-zone diary, handle high-volume communications with discretion, and help drive priorities with pace and integrity, leveraging AI tools like Copilot to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-suite leaders in a large global organisation.
• Professional, credible presence at senior levels and able to represent the office effectively.
• Strong digital and AI awareness (Copilot) to deliver clear outputs.
• Ability to anticipate needs and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in a corporate/CEO Office/ExCo environment is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across levels.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Reward Director to manage a complex, multi-time-zone diary.
• Manage inbox and communications; drive prioritisation and follow-up.
• Coordinate with the People function, CEO Office and leadership team.
• Build relationships across the EA network.
• Prepare meetings with clear, structured materials and visuals.
• Coordinate senior forums and leadership meetings; ensure prep and follow-up.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Support leadership events, offsites, and internal engagement initiatives.
• Work with the Chief of Staff and People leadership to align priorities.
• Assist the Rewards team with priority coordination and key deliverables.

Skills

C-suite support

Stakeholder management

Digital literacy

AI awareness (Copilot)

Strong communication

Organisation & attention to detail

Tools

Copilot

Job description

WPP is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Global Reward Director. This pivotal role sits at the heart of WPP's global People function, coordinating with senior stakeholders across People, Finance, Legal, CEO Office and Board offices, ensuring the Director's time and priorities are well managed.

You will manage a multi-time-zone diary, handle high-volume communications with discretion, and help drive priorities with pace and integrity, leveraging AI tools like Copilot to