Executive Assistant (Temp) at Boardroom Appointments

• A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership at CEO and EXCO level.
• This is a high-impact, fast-paced role suited to a polished and proactive professional who thrives in complex environments and can operate at the centre of executive operations.

THE ROLE

• You will provide strategic and operational support to senior executives, ensuring seamless coordination of high-level activities, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex, multi-layered executive diaries and calendars
• Coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings, including logistics and documentation
• Supporting senior executives with day-to-day operational and strategic requirements
• Managing high-level stakeholder engagement across internal and external parties
• Preparing executive presentations and reports, with a strong focus on PowerPoint
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Prioritising competing demands and ensuring smooth execution of deliverables
• Operating as a key point of coordination across business functions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Key requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at C-suite level (CEO / EXCO)
• Experience supporting two or more senior executives simultaneously
• Strong experience within financial services or corporate environments
• Advanced diary and calendar management in complex environments
• Experience coordinating EXCO and board-level meetings
• Advanced PowerPoint skills (essential)
• Strong proficiency in Outlook and Excel
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure

WHO YOU ARE

• Highly polished and professional in presentation and communication
• Proactive and able to anticipate executive needs
• Assertive, confident, and able to operate at senior levels
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational capability
• Resilient and thrives in high-pressure environments

WHY THIS ROLE

• High-visibility role supporting CEO and EXCO leadership
• Exposure to strategic business operations and decision-making
• Opportunity to work within a leading financial services environment
• Dynamic and fast-paced working environment
• Potential for longer-term opportunity