Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to lead a team of Executive Assistants and Team Assistants while supporting key governance and administrative activities across the business.

This role combines people management with governance coordination, ensuring high standards of support, effective stakeholder engagement, and the timely delivery of governance materials.

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70k - £75k Plus Bonus

Location: North West London (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants and Team Assistants.
• Manage team resourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and workload allocation.
• Act as an escalation point for administrative and operational matters.
• Coordinate the preparation of governance packs and management materials.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather content and ensure deadlines are met.
• Review presentations and reports for accuracy, consistency, and quality prior to distribution.
• Support senior stakeholders with governance and business reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements across administrative processes and ways of working.

Profile

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring EAs, PAs, or administrative teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating governance, committee, or management reporting packs.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment