Executive Assistant
CV-LibraryEC2A, Finsbury Square, Greater LondoncontractPosted: 23 April 2026
Apply NowMy consultancy client is seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to provide seamless support over a 3-month period, including full holiday cover. This role will act as an extension of the Principal, taking ownership of day-to-day priorities, diary management, communications, and operational coordination to ensure continuity and efficiency during the contract period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide full executive support, effectively stepping into the day-to-day assistant function
* Complex diary and calendar management across multiple stakeholders and time zones
* Coordinate meetings, agendas, logistics, and follow-up actions
* Manage inboxes, prioritise correspondence, and draft responses where required
* Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expenses
* Act as key point of contact internally and externally on behalf of the Principal
* Provide full holiday cover and maintain continuity of support during absences
* Track actions, deadlines, and priorities to keep workflows moving
* Support ad hoc projects, events, and administrative tasks as required
Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant at senior level
* Comfortable operating with autonomy and high discretion
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong communication skills and polished stakeholder management
* Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Available immediately or at short notice preferred
* London-based and able to attend office 3 days per week
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days per week in London office, with flexibility as required
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide full executive support, effectively stepping into the day-to-day assistant function
* Complex diary and calendar management across multiple stakeholders and time zones
* Coordinate meetings, agendas, logistics, and follow-up actions
* Manage inboxes, prioritise correspondence, and draft responses where required
* Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expenses
* Act as key point of contact internally and externally on behalf of the Principal
* Provide full holiday cover and maintain continuity of support during absences
* Track actions, deadlines, and priorities to keep workflows moving
* Support ad hoc projects, events, and administrative tasks as required
Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant at senior level
* Comfortable operating with autonomy and high discretion
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong communication skills and polished stakeholder management
* Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Available immediately or at short notice preferred
* London-based and able to attend office 3 days per week
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days per week in London office, with flexibility as required