An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a highly respected philanthropic organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Chief People Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the People function, providing exceptional executive support while coordinating key projects, meetings and operational activities.

This role is ideal for an experienced EA who has previously supported a Chief People Officer or senior HR executive and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

12-Month FTC | £55,000–£65,000 | City of London | Hybrid (2 days in the office) | Immediate Start

What you'll do: 

Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you will:

• Manage a complex and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are effectively balanced.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, preparing agendas, briefing packs and presentations.
• Arrange national and international travel, itineraries and logistics.
• Support People projects, leadership meetings and wider organisational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted point of coordination.
• Process invoices, expenses and purchase orders while maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support company events, off-sites and People team activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working across the function.

Who you are: 

You'll be an organised, proactive and solutions-focused Executive Assistant who enjoys anticipating needs and staying one step ahead.

You'll have:

• Previous experience supporting a Chief People Officer, HR Director or senior executive within a People function.
• Exceptional diary management and executive support experience.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, presentations and senior stakeholder communications.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and dental cover
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Gym membership
• Life assurance and income protection
• Annual health assessment and eye test
• Mental wellbeing support
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where you'll work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and high-performing team.

REF: JC202183