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Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: London – Canary Wharf (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £42,500 – £50,000 + Bonus
Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP, can wait a month or two for the right person
Please note that this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract initially. There is a high likelihood of this role becoming permanent after the initial period, though no guarantee.
Our client, a highly regarded financial services firm, are seeking an Executive Assistant to support their CEO.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, midsized and growing organisation where you’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of the business.
This would be perfect for someone with experience in a PA, Exec Assistant or Team Assistant role who would like to join a business that can support their development.
The Role:
As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will act as a gatekeeper, organiser, and trusted partner, ensuring the senior leader’s time is used effectively and business objectives are delivered seamlessly.
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Key Responsibilities Include:
- Complex diary and inbox management, scheduling and prioritising across multiple demands
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing all correspondence with professionalism and discretion
- Taking ownership of projects and tasks, ensuring follow-through and timely completion
- Coordinating travel arrangements
- Planning and organising meetings, events, and offsites
- Preparing high-quality documents, reports, and presentations
- Managing expenses and processing invoices
- Taking accurate meeting minutes and tracking action points
- Supporting with broader administrative tasks as required
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (or similar job role) who:
- Has demonstrable experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced environment
- Holds experience within financial services or another professional services environment
- Is a proactive self-starter who anticipates needs ahead of time
- Possesses exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Thinks strategically about time management, prioritisation, and workload
- Has a track record of taking ownership of work and delivering tasks end-to-end
- Is highly trustworthy and discreet, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information
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Opportunity:
- Opportunity to work closely with a C-Level Executive and gain exposure to senior leadership decision-making
- Join a growing, ambitious organisation with a strong culture
- Collaborative, high-performing environment where your contribution is valued
- Strong benefits package and bonus scheme
If this is of interest, please apply below!
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