127 Senior Executive Assistant jobs in London

Our Mission

Apax is a multi-award-winning, values-driven, non-profit social enterprise. Our mission "We strive for excellence to improve ourselves, transform services, enhance lives and advance society" plays centre stage. We take a collaborative and consultative approach that values and appreciates the contribution and enthusiasm of our team to make a difference to our organisation and to the lives of disadvantaged people.

About the Team

With a thirst for knowledge and a drive to challenge the status quo, learning and innovation have become part of our identity as we work to advance the mental health services landscape. We are full of life and enthusiasm for the care of our residents, and we drive this outlook throughout the entire organisation. As a certified Great Place to Work , this recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace. It’s important to us that any candidate joining our team aligns with our culture and lives our corporate values. For more information about who we are please visit our careers.apax.org.uk  and apax.org.uk .

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant & Administrative Support to ensure the smooth operation of the CEO’s office while also providing structured support to the Marketing & Project Growth Leader. Responsibilities span business, operational, and personal support for the CEO, alongside assistance with marketing logistics, events, communications, and documentation. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced administrator with a natural talent for organisation, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine enjoyment of administrative work.

This role is ideal for someone who truly enjoys administrative work and takes pride in being highly organised, dependable and thrives on structure, accuracy, and being the steady backbone of an organisation. We are looking for a career administrator who values stability and excellence by being the “go-to” reliable support. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills with least four (4) years PA/EA experience. This position suits someone who is motivated by supporting leadership, and keeping operations running smoothly — and who finds long-term satisfaction in these responsibilities and open to growing within the role.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours work required.

Key Requirements

• Job related professional qualification

• Undergraduate degree

• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills with extensive demonstrable experience of Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Outstanding IT and digital skills

• Excellent organisation and planning skills to manage a busy workload, often with conflicting priorities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information to a range of audiences with impact and clarity

• A can-do, proactive approach with the willingness to

• 4+ years’ experience managing professional social media platforms

• 4+ years’ experience supporting C-Level Executives

• 4+ years’ experience of providing business, administration, minute taking, and management assistance at a senior level across organisations

• 4+ years’ experience writing business reports and designing presentations using PowerPoint or Canva

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process.

• Healthcare & Wellness : Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellness discounts.

• Financial & Retirement : Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme.

• Holidays & Time Off : up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave eg time off for birthday or moving home.

• Learning & Education : Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave.

• Family & Parenting : Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave.

• Flexible Working : Flexi start, hybrid working between home and office.

• Welfare & Wellbeing : Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities.

• Other benefits : complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities.

Our approach to recruitment is competency and values-based, whereby applicants should be able to demonstrate the organisation's values and principles. We are a strong believer that an organisation is only as good as its people and partners who are its greatest strength. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Job Title: Executive Support Assistant

Posting Start Date: 14/10/2025

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Basis: Full-Time, Permanent

Workplace category: Hybrid

Attachments: Job Information Pack

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Executive Support Assistant

Workplace Attendance Category for this role is: -

Hybrid – you'll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.

The City of London Corporation is the City of opportunities, diversity, social impact and commercial influence. Our work touches lives not just in the Square Mile or even in London, but across the UK and beyond. We provide care and support to people in the City of London. Everything from housing, education and social care to health, leisure and education. It's about making sure everyone can live independently, healthily, and achieve their ambitions.

As an Executive Support Assistant you'll play a key role in maintaining all organisational and administrative aspects of the Directorate Leadership Team and its elected members. From meticulously detailing diary appointments and meetings to taking minutes and dealing with general enquiries. You'll provide the highest quality support to a range of individuals, ensuring all relevant people are properly briefed, prepared and organised for their daily tasks.

With demonstrable experience successfully working in an administrative setting, you'll have the ability to take minutes, arrange diaries, answer relevant correspondence, and draft reports and letters. You'll prioritise tasks instinctively, manage your time effectively, and feel equally comfortable communicating tactfully in person and in writing.

Experience in processing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 would be an advantage but is not essential.

In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 12 noon on 31 October 2025

Provisional Interview date: 12 November 2025

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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here .

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.

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EA and Operations Manager

Job Summary

The EA and Ops Manager provides high-level executive assistance to our Executives while managing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the agency. Working closely with the Director of Operations, this role requires an experienced and efficient individual who has a strategic mindset and is able to support the Director of Operations, helping to inform and help the Exec Board roll-out vital business decisions and initiatives. This is a hands-on, proactive role that acts as the "agency ear to the ground," supporting everything from agency planning, management of business critical work, employee onboarding, internal communications and event planning. The role is integral to ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Senior Leadership Support:

• Provide full EA support to 3 Managing Partners, including diary management, prioritisation, and email support.
• Act as a sounding board and agency "ear to the ground" for senior leaders and junior staff.
• Support in prepping for all major moments, including company meetings, financial reviews, and major client meetings.

Strategic Planning:

• Work with the Director of Ops to develop and support key strategic initiatives on the running of the agency.
• Serve as a project manager for the annual business plan, breaking down objectives and driving collaborative delivery across the agency.
• Support planning and strategic initiatives for three business areas - working closely with Managing Partners to deliver
• Feed into and help create presentations and action plans for all executive and agency-wide meetings.

People & Culture:

• Design and lead the settling-in process for all new hires, coordinating introductions and IT/HR setups.
• Support the annual "Table Programme" recruitment, from reviewing submissions to onboarding new recruits.
• Arrange and manage all staff events and programs.
• Champion the DE&I, Sustainability, and Wellbeing agenda

Systems Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Finance and Global Ops team, helping to navigate any issues.
• Partner with the Head of Strategy & Innovation to identify, test, and roll out new tools and technology.

Clients & Awards

• Run agency awards programme - includes working with client leads to identify worthy work, briefing creative and design and submitting
• Client survey lead

Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role.

VCCP DE&I STATEMENT

We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via .

CRIMINAL RECORDS INFORMATION

As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.

A top boutique executive mentoring firm based in Mayfair is looking for an Executive Assistant to join their lovely team and support their 2 new Partners.

They are a small and close knit team and work with top leaders around the world. There is also scope for progression there and scope to take on more projects.

You will be supporting two successful executives with a range of duties including:

• Complex and ever changing diary management
• Managing and writing correspondance including correspondance for top business leaders
• Building relationships with their clients
• Research projects
• Assisting with events (compiling a list of potential attendees, etc)
• Managing Salesforce (training will be provided)
• Etc!

The right candidate will have solid EA experience at senior level and with longevity in most roles.

Salary £50,000 and this is a hybrid setup- 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Hours are 9am-5:30pm.

They also offer benefits.

Executive Assistant- Global Development Consultancy. 1 Year Fixed Term Contract.

£55,000-£7,000. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Farringdon + Hybrid Working- 2 days WFH.

A fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Executive Assistant to join a purpose-driven, globally respected organisation on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract. Their work centres on delivering programmes that create meaningful social and environmental impact around the world.

This is a high profile, ambassadorial EA role supporting the MD, with additional support to the UK Finance Director, as well as light-touch coordination for the wider leadership team. You’ll also help oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the London office.

This is a rare opportunity to work with inspiring, value led senior leaders, who genuinely care about their people and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, high-level executive support including diary, inbox, and correspondence management.
• Coordinate complex international travel, itineraries, and briefings across multiple time zones.
• Prepare agendas, papers, and minutes for leadership and board meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-up.
• Support the UK Finance Director and Programme Director with diary coordination and key priorities.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring a professional and positive environment.
• Supervise and support a junior administrator responsible for office logistics.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders as an EA or PA, ideally in consultancy, professional services, or purpose-led organisations.
• Comfortable working across international teams and time zones and highly proficient in MS Office.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, collaborative approach.
• Calm, composed, and discreet - able to represent senior leaders confidently and with sound judgment.

Benefits:

• £4 000–£5 000, 12-month FTC (potential to extend or go permanent)
• Farringdon-based, 3 days in the office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay, long-term illness cover, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan schemes
• Employee networks, mentoring, and regular wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly celebrations, summer and end-of-year events, and inspiring talks from external speakers

Executive Assistant to Group CIO & Head of Technology Innovation

Are you a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant with a passion for technology and strategic operations? This is a unique opportunity to support two C-Suite Executives, at the forefront of innovation, in a role that blends classic EA responsibilities with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. Working for this FTSE 50 retailer, you will need be an agile coordinator, who has experience supporting in an ever changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inboxes, diaries, and meetings across multiple time zones
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, locations, and logistics for internal and external meetings
• Set up and attend CIO meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions
• Draft communications on behalf of senior leaders with clarity and professionalism
• Organise video conferences, room bookings, catering, and dial-ins
• Arrange complex international travel itineraries, including visas, medical arrangements, and currency needs
• Filter calls and requests, prioritising based on business needs
• Prepare presentations, documentation, briefs, and formatted materials to a high standard
• Research and manipulate data for weekly meeting decks and strategic presentations
• Act as a key point of contact for executives, employees, clients, and external partners
• Troubleshoot IT issues and liaise with HR and IT for onboarding new joiners
• Manage invoices, corporate card bills, personal expenses, and phone bills
• Coordinate UK and international departmental events and conferences
• Maintain departmental databases, organisation charts, and general admin systems
• Collaborate with other PAs across the wider business to ensure seamless support
• Provide project management support and share best practices
• Promote excellent client relationships and support visiting colleagues
• Arrange couriers for confidential materials as required

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience of successfully applying PA skills within a major UK plc.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Confident with Microsoft Office, and presentation tools
• Discreet, professional, and able to handle sensitive information
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and solving problems independently

Location: London

Salary: competitive + benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid working 3 days in the office - 2 from home.

The Role

The EA plays a key role in the smooth running of Bernadette, facilitating effective leadership and supporting efficient ways of working. As EA, you will manage the smooth and efficient running of the Managing Directors, Chief Design Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Delivery’s busy diaries, handling all correspondence and administration that goes along with it. You’ll be responsible for managing emails where appropriate and will be expected to be highly skilled in arranging itineraries and to be the backbone of the team, the Senior Leadership Team’s trusted right hand. You will also be the agency’s eyes and ears, anticipating needs and delivering proactive, efficient support to keep Bernadette moving toward our shared business goals and vision.

As EA, you will be a wizard in navigating Google Workspace and also very comfortable using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote. You will build close relationships with all VCCP agencies, clients, liaising with all levels of management. As you will be dealing with confidential material, discretion is paramount. You should have a pleasant and friendly manner, a great sense of humour, and be ‘switched on’ with plenty of common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude. This role will often involve working under pressure, so a calm and unflappable composure is also required. You should be highly organised, proactive, and diligent, thriving on helping others. You should be unfazed when working at a face pace and reliability and flexibility are a must.

Alongside day-to-day diary and schedule management, you will provide essential support to the leadership team and collaborate with various teams to create presentations for new business and client meetings, while crafting engaging proposals and presentations with their guidance and support. Additionally, you will manage our agency induction process for new starters, our monthly agency meeting and internal social events. You will wear many hats to keep the agency running smoothly. You will be the brand guardian, the go-to person for new starters, and the driving force behind onboarding. You will also oversee kitchen upkeep, maintain general floor tidiness, and ensure office support is alerted to any issues that need attention. As a true people person, you will be the cornerstone of the department, always two steps ahead.

This is an exciting, demanding and truly varied role!

About you

We are looking for someone who is established in all these areas with a proven track record as an EA in an agency environment:

• An abundance of energy, passion, and talent
• A ‘doing’ attitude
• A natural inquisitiveness and an eagerness to learn and get stuck in
• A natural ability to hustle
• Ability to think and make decisions quickly

Skills and experience

• Understanding business priorities
• Extensive and complicated diary management
• Collaborating closely with Heads of Departments to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Acting as a gatekeeper
• Preparing for internal and external meetings
• Ensuring rooms are booked and ready, pre-reads/presentations/CVs are printed, and all attendees are in place
• Booking travel and managing itineraries with efficiency
• Managing timesheets and expenses in a timely manner
• Assisting with the management of ‘The Makers Floor Tour,’ ensuring the right team is assembled and properly briefed
• Helping manage the end-of-month financial reviews
• Assisting on Bernadette’s onboarding for new employees - ensuring a seamless welcome experience
• Assisting on the annual appraisal process for Bernadette
• Managing internal projects like: Merchandise, ‘Afternoon Tea at Bernies’, Internal events
• Fostering a great work culture
• A key point of contact and face of the team
• Being the social heartbeat of the company - organising company events, team-building activities, and spontaneous moments that bring people together
• Conducting research to support business strategies, presentations, and decision-making
• Creating agendas and taking minutes with precision
• Monitoring and proactively managing inboxes
• Organising interns/work experience placements
• Courier and taxi bookings
• Occasional personal errands
• Tea, coffee, lunch runs where necessary

Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role. Thank you for your interest in Bernadette.

VCCP DE&I Statement

We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where

everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and

does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation,

marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview

process, please let us know via

Criminal Records information

As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.

Executive Assistant

Prestigious US Law Firm – Central London

£63,000 + Exceptional Benefits | Hybrid Working

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a leading US law firm based in stunning offices in Central London .

Supporting a small allocation of senior fee earners , you will be a key part of a high-performing team, providing seamless support in a fast-paced, professional environment. This is a fantastic chance to work at one of the most respected firms in the legal sector, known for its collaborative culture, generous benefits, and long-term career opportunities.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary of £63,000
• Amazing benefits including private medical, generous pension, enhanced annual leave, and more
• Hybrid working model (typically 4 days in office)
• Brilliant office environment with modern facilities and a friendly, supportive culture
• Work within a tight-knit, high-achieving team with a manageable workload

Key Responsibilities:

• High-level diary and inbox management for a small team of fee earners
• Organising meetings, coordinating international travel, and preparing itineraries
• Drafting and editing correspondence and legal documentation
• Time entry, billing support, and expense management
• Acting as a gatekeeper and trusted liaison for internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a legal EA/PA in a law firm , ideally US or City
• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, discreet, and confident managing multiple priorities with ease
• Professional, personable, and able to build strong working relationships

This is a superb opportunity to join a prestigious firm that truly values its people. If you’re looking for a top-tier EA role with work/life balance, a fantastic office, and excellent rewards – this is it .

Apply today to find out more!

About the Company

We are a leading technology consultancy delivering high-impact software solutions and strategic guidance to some of the most prestigious brands in Turkey and abroad. We are now looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to directly support our CEO.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level administrative, organizational, and project support to the CEO. This position requires excellent time management skills, strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Calendar Management

• Manage the CEO’s daily calendar, prioritize appointments, and coordinate internal/external meetings
• Organize complex travel arrangements (domestic & international), including itineraries and logistics
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations

Communication & Liaison

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure efficient information flow

Operational Support

• Support strategic projects and provide assistance in the preparation of presentations, briefings, and reports
• Assist in the planning and execution of key events, off-sites, and leadership meetings
• Track and follow up on CEO's strategic priorities and key initiatives
• Conduct research and compile data to support executive decision-making
• Welcome VIP guests and coordinate office visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• 6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting C-level executives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and digital collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Turkish and English (Advanced Turkish is required)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Professional discretion and a proactive mindset
• Experience in tech or consulting companies is a plus