Executive Assistant – Temporary, London

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to senior leadership at a respected professional services firm. This temporary position (initial 3‑month contract) is based in London and focuses on ensuring executives can concentrate on strategic priorities while day‑to‑day operations run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, inboxes and scheduling for multiple senior executives.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, preparing agendas, presentations, reports and briefing packs.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, handling communications and building relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Prepare meeting minutes, track actions and follow up on key decisions.
• Support leadership on business projects, events and ad‑hoc initiatives.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Identify and propose improvements to processes and ways of working.

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting senior executives in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Highly proactive, discreet and solutions‑focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with wider support teams.

Required skills