Temporary Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Purely PA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Modern offices in Old Street

Immediate start

Job summary

Purely PA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to support the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team at our Old Street office. This on-site role combines high-level diary management with day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced, international business.

You will coordinate travel, meetings, events and HR admin, create engaging presentations, and help drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-suite executives
• Excellent diary and time management
• Strong communication skills
• Experience organizing meetings, events and company initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Experience using AI productivity tools

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary management for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and expense management
• Organise meetings, agendas, logistics, minute-taking and follow-up
• Coordinate Board meetings and liaise with senior stakeholders
• Manage London office facilities, suppliers, health & safety, post
• Plan and deliver company events and employee engagement initiatives
• Create presentations and decks
• Support internal communications and HR administration
• Manage employee recognition and engagement platforms
• Support projects and operational improvements
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Provide ad hoc support to CEO and Executive Team

Skills

Diary management

Office management

Communication

Time management

Presentations

Coordination

Event planning

AI tools

HR administration

Stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-powered productivity tools

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Old Street, London (On Site)
ASAP Start | Ongoing Temporary Assignment
£25.00 - £30.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you enjoy balancing high-level executive support with office management responsibilities? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are recruiting on behalf of an innovative and growing international business for an experienced Executive Assistant / Office Manager to support the CEO and Executive Leadership Team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of their vibrant Old Street office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation where no two days are the same.

The Role

Working closely with the Chief HR Officer and Executive Team, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping the business running efficiently, providing first-class executive support while managing office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary management for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, accommodation and expense management
• Organise internal and external meetings, including agendas, logistics, minute-taking and follow-up actions
• Coordinate Board meetings and liaise with senior stakeholders
• Manage the day-to-day running of the London office, including facilities, suppliers, health & safety, office provisions and post
• Plan and deliver company events, meetings and employee engagement initiatives
• Lead logistics for large-scale company events and meetings
• Create engaging presentations and presentation decks
• Support internal communications, including company newsletters and business updates
• Provide HR administration support where required
• Manage employee recognition and engagement platforms
• Support projects across the business and assist with operational improvements
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Provide ad hoc support to the CEO and Executive Team

About You

You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant and Office Manager who enjoys working at pace and building strong relationships across a business.

You'll also have:

• Previous Executive Assistant and Office Management experience supporting C-suite executives
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent diary management and coordination experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience organising meetings, events and company-wide initiatives
• Confidence producing presentations and business documents
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage changing priorities and last-minute requests with ease
• Experience coordinating projects and working across multiple teams
• Confidence using AI-powered productivity tools to improve efficiency and ways of working

What's on Offer

• Ongoing temporary opportunity with an immediate start
• £25.00-£30.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Holiday pay
• Modern offices based in the heart of Old Street
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership within a successful international business
• Collaborative, friendly and fast-paced working environment

If you're available immediately and looking for your next exciting Executive Assistant / Office Manager opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.