Executive Assistant (12‑Month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Footasylum is seeking an Executive Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support its senior leadership team. This fast‑paced role places you at the centre of day‑to‑day operations, helping executives stay organised and focused while contributing to the company’s ESG and employee engagement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Executive Support: manage busy diaries, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, track actions, handle inboxes and prioritise emails, and produce reports and presentations.
• Business & Office Support: maintain and update files, records and SharePoint documents, raise purchase orders, process invoices, and improve administrative processes.
• Travel & Event Coordination: arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries; organise meetings, events and employee engagement activities.
• Stakeholder Management: build positive relationships across the business, liaise with senior managers, department heads, employees and external contacts, and respond to queries professionally.
• ESG & Sustainability Support: assist the Head of ESG with policy updates, charity partnerships, reporting and other sustainability projects.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise an ever‑changing workload.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for fashion or related interests and alignment with Footasylum’s values of community, collaboration and challenge.

Required skills

• SharePoint

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.
• Opportunity to work at the heart of a leading UK omni‑channel retailer.
• Exposure to executive leadership and ESG initiatives.