Executive Assistant

My consultancy client is seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to provide seamless support over a 3-month period, including full holiday cover. This role will act as an extension of the Principal, taking ownership of day-to-day priorities, diary management, communications, and operational coordination to ensure continuity and efficiency during the contract period. Key Responsibilities: * Provide full executive support, effectively stepping into the day-to-day assistant function * Complex diary and calendar management across multiple stakeholders and time zones * Coordinate meetings, agendas, logistics, and follow-up actions * Manage inboxes, prioritise correspondence, and draft responses where required * Arrange domestic and international travel, itineraries, and expenses * Act as key point of contact internally and externally on behalf of the Principal * Provide full holiday cover and maintain continuity of support during absences * Track actions, deadlines, and priorities to keep workflows moving * Support ad hoc projects, events, and administrative tasks as required Candidate Profile: * Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant at senior level * Comfortable operating with autonomy and high discretion * Excellent organisational and time-management skills * Strong communication skills and polished stakeholder management * Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment * Available immediately or at short notice preferred * London-based and able to attend office 3 days per week Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in London office, with flexibility as required