Executive Assistant – 6-Month Fixed Term ContractLondon | Financial Services (Insurance preferred)£60,000 (pro-rata)A high-growth financial services organisation within the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide high-level support to the CEO, executive leadership team, and board members (including internationally based directors).This is a critical role in a fast-paced, evolving environment, requiring strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders.Office presence is 75% during probation, reducing to 60% thereafter, agreed on a weekly schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesProactive management of complex diaries, schedules, and international travel for senior executives and board membersActing as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholdersHandling sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretionSupporting board and executive meetings, including preparation of papers, presentations, and correspondenceCoordinating events, off-sites, and conferencesSupporting the onboarding of new board members and senior leadersManaging expenses, invoices, and related administrative processesProviding ad-hoc executive and project support as requiredSkills & ExperienceProven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant supporting senior leadershipBackground in Financial Services, with insurance / Lloyd’s / London Market experience strongly preferredExceptional organisational and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detailAdvanced MS Office capability (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)High levels of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgementComfortable working in a dynamic, changeable environmentAble to work independently while supporting a wider leadership team
Job Title
Executive Assistant