Temporary Executive Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Mckinley is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy London team on a 9-month temporary contract. The role includes diary management, event planning, travel arrangements and general office administration in a dynamic environment.

Initially full-time and office-based during training, the position will transition to a four-day-per-week in-office pattern after training. A professional, client-focused approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Executive Assistant, PA or similar experience
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and client-service focused approach
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Outlook and Zoom; familiarity with travel and expense systems would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings for the London team
• Arrange domestic and international travel and process expenses
• Support the smooth running of the London office and assist events and visitor arrangements

Skills

Executive support

Organisational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Client service

Tools

Outlook

Zoom

Expense systems

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant, 9 Month Temporary Contract

We are recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to support a busy London team on a 9-month temporary contract.

This is a varied role where you'll provide high-level administrative and EA support, helping to manage diaries, coordinate meetings, arrange domestic and international travel, process expenses and support the smooth running of the London office.

You'll also be involved in organising events, restaurant bookings, visitor arrangements and general office administration, acting as a professional and friendly first point of contact for clients, guests and colleagues.

Key requirements:

• Previous Executive Assistant, PA or similar experience
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and client-service focused approach
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Outlook and Zoom; familiarity with travel and expense systems would be beneficialWorking pattern: Initially full time office based during training, moving to 4 days per week in the office once fully trained.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA who enjoys a varied role and being at the heart of a busy professional office