Senior Executive Assistant

Australasian Recruitment Company Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking platform is seeking an Executive Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting C-level executives through excellent diary management, travel coordination, and effective communication. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' experience in similar positions, particularly within fast-paced environments. The position promises significant exposure to executive operations and the opportunity to impact team priorities positively.

Benefits

One-off remote-working budget

24 days' holiday + flexible bank holidays

12 fully-paid wellbeing days + birthday off

2 volunteering days per year

90-day ‘work from abroad’ policy

Generous parental leave

Competitive pension contribution at 4%

Private health insurance from day one

£1000 budget for learning & development

Free lunch from Just Eat on certain days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an EA supporting C-suite level executives.
• Experience in a start-up or scale-up for at least 3 years.
• Preferred experience in media or technology industries.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic diary management for two executives.
• Coordinating complex international travel arrangements.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Presentation preparation

Expense tracking

Communication

Office logistics

Tools

Slack

G-Suite

Job description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Are you able to work in a fast-paced, complex and rapidly changing environment? Our client has two exciting 12-month fixed-term contract opportunities for an Executive Assistant to join a leading global banking platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact and shape executive operations, and gain exposure to our leadership team.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Providing proactive and strategic diary and time management for two executives, anticipating needs and optimising their schedules
• Coordinating complex international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and visas
• Tracking expenses and processing invoices
• Preparing presentations, reports, and correspondence
• Acting as a gatekeeper, filtering communications and prioritising requests
• Partnering with the Chief of Staff to coordinate CSO priorities and projects
• Building positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the wider office team with ad-hoc requests, including meeting coordination and logistics
• Assisting in planning and implementing team events and offsites
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of executive operations

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ESSENTIALS:

• Minimum 5 years as an EA supporting c-suite level executives
• Must have 3 years of experience working within a start-up or scale-up
• Proven experience working with Slack and G-Suite
• Experience working in the media or technology industries would be preferred

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTBENEFITS:

• A one-off remote-working budget to help you set up your home office
• 24 days' holiday as standard with flexible bank holidays, so you can take those days whenever you like
• 12 fully-paid wellbeing days a year and your birthday off (on top of the holiday allowance)
• 2 volunteering days to support causes important to you
• 90-day ‘work from abroad’ policy
• Generous parental leave, above and beyond statutory requirements and with no minimum tenure
• Competitive pension contribution at 4%
• Private health insurance from the day you start
• A £1000 budget to spend on learning & development each year
• Free lunch from Just Eat (If you choose to work from the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)

If you feel that you fit the above criteria then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive only successful applicants will be contacted.For information on how we process personal information please refer to our website:How We Use Your Personal Information.

At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.