London Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders — Onsite

Charles River Associates International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills development programs

Wellness program

Immigration support

Job summary

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior staff in the London Competition team. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, draft correspondence, and assist with billing in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The role emphasizes initiative, responsiveness, and professional client interaction, with opportunities to support broader teams and learn business development within a thriving practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role, professional services experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Oracle's financial reporting system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a number of VPs and other senior staff: maintain calendars, draft routine correspondence, project organization, coordinate detailed travel arrangements, maintain files, organise internal and external meetings and social events, and provide administrative backup for other executive assistants/admin support
• Provide project support: assist with client billing, circulate conflict checks, draft client engagement letters; process expense reports, invoices, and time-sheets in a timely fashion by working closely with the finance department
• May include leading local onboarding: welcome new hires and coordinate onboarding activities, including office tours and attaining security badges
• May include acting as an internal and external liaison with corporate departments (Human Capital, Information Technology, Financial Administration, Communications, etc.) and other practices
• Logistics for company meetings/team building events, point person for office needs, ordering supplies
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Highly organized

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Job description

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior staff in the London Competition team. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, draft correspondence, and assist with billing in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The role emphasizes initiative, responsiveness, and professional client interaction, with opportunities to support broader teams and learn business development within a thriving practice.