Executive Assistant to Strategy Consultant

UBT; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in education seeks an Executive Assistant to support a Strategy Consultant. This role involves scheduling meetings, planning travel, and managing communications, providing exposure to high-level strategies and career growth opportunities within a fast-paced, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Charity work supported

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leadership or client-facing roles is advantageous.
• Highly organised and energetic professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Confident communicator, comfortable building rapport over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and coordinating 2-3 daily meetings with schools and education leaders.
• Engaging with contacts to secure meaningful appointments.
• Managing calendars, logistics, and team scheduling.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Planning

Job description

Are you ready to join a sector-leading consultancy driving innovation in education?

This is your chance to be part of a high-growth organisation revolutionising how pupils learn and grow. Our client is shaping the future of education through research, strategy, and design, delivering impact on £multi-million capital projects across the UK.

If you're looking for more than just a typical Executive Assistant role, this could be the opportunity for you. You'll play a critical part in supporting a client-facing Strategy Consultant, ensuring they can focus on delivering influence and impact.

The Opportunity

As the Executive Assistant, you'll work closely with a highly respected Strategy Consultant who spends most of the week meeting clients. Your role will be to make this possible - from scheduling appointments and planning travel routes to managing internal communications and keeping key processes running smoothly.

You'll also gain unique exposure to high-level strategy, marketing, and project insights, making this a career-enhancing opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Scheduling and coordinating 2-3 daily meetings with schools and education leaders.
• Engaging with warm contacts to secure meaningful appointments.
• Managing calendars, logistics, and team scheduling to ensure seamless operations.
• Collaborating with marketing and executive teams to align on shared deliverables.
• Keeping CRM systems, meeting agendas, and reports accurate and up to date.
• Planning travel routes to optimise time spent with clients
  
  
  

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• A highly organised and energetic professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Confident and articulate communicator, comfortable building rapport over the phone.
• Strong logistical and planning skills, with a geographical mindset.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or client-facing roles is advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and prioritisation
  
  
  

Benefits

The Package

• Salary: £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays (willing to match your current allowance).
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working with flexible hours (core hours typically 7 am-4:30 pm).
• Social Impact: Charity work is encouraged and supported without impacting your holiday allowance.
• Career Growth: Join a values-led, fast-growing company with long-term progression opportunities
  
  

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