Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team

ReedLondonreedpublished 10/22/2026
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About the company

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and influential environment.

Your tasks

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support within a senior leadership environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a large and complex organisation, supporting key decision-making processes, managing competing priorities, and ensuring the smooth running of a busy executive office.

This role goes beyond traditional diary management. You will be a trusted partner, acting as a critical link between senior leaders, internal teams and external stakeholders, helping to drive organisational priorities and deliver real impact.

  • Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, meetings and schedules.
  • Coordinate senior-level meetings, briefings, agendas and governance activities.
  • Prepare high-quality correspondence, presentations, reports and briefing papers.
  • Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor actions, deadlines and strategic priorities, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery.
  • Support governance processes, decision-making forums and executive meetings.
  • Coordinate information from multiple sources and present it in a clear and concise manner.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Assist with planning, prioritisation and workload management across a busy executive function.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and effective business operations.

Requirements

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment?

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised professional who can operate confidently at senior level.

You will have

  • Significant experience supporting senior executives or directors within a complex organisation.
  • Outstanding diary, meeting and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Experience producing high-quality briefings, reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building effective professional relationships.
  • Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to handle highly confidential information.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
  • A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues before they arise.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of £48,427 per annum
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Professional development opportunities
  • The chance to work in a high-profile and impactful organisation where your contribution will directly support strategic delivery and organisational success

How to apply

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

Other

Key Details

  • Location: London, E16
  • Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £48,427 per annum
  • Start Date: ASAP