Executive Assistant I (12 Month FTC)

About the role

FTI Consulting, a global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, is looking for a maternity-cover Executive Assistant for its London office. The role supports one of the firm's teams and the smooth running of the business, with coverage provided according to the cover rota. Working around client deadlines, the Executive Assistant may occasionally need to work outside core hours at short notice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full support to Senior Managing Directors and the Practice Support Manager as required
• Manage inboxes and diaries proactively, often balancing conflicting demands
• Book international travel and manage complex travel schedules
• Communicate on behalf of senior leaders internally and externally, and maintain client contacts
• Keep the CRM up to date, manage BD meetings and help with client management administration
• Maintain team bios, records and files, and process time entries, expense claims and invoice uploads and coding
• Help prepare reports, proposals, presentations and contracts in line with FTI house styles
• Support regional teams, organise events and carry out ad hoc administrative tasks

Required profile

• A few years of Executive Assistant experience in a professional services or similar corporate environment supporting senior leadership
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and juggle multiple requests, and able to work under time pressure
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with tact and diplomacy

Required skills

• Intermediate to proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• CRM maintenance and travel booking

What we offer

• Professional development programmes covering leadership, growth and certifications, with a dedicated coach and mentoring
• Tailored programmes for key career milestones