Executive Assistant (FTC)

Executive Assistant – 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
London | 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 Responsibilities

• Proactive management of complex diaries, schedules, and international travel for senior executives and board members
• Acting as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Supporting board and executive meetings, including preparation of papers, presentations, and correspondence
• Coordinating events, off-sites, and conferences
• Supporting the onboarding of new board members and senior leaders
• Managing expenses, invoices, and related administrative processes
• Providing ad-hoc executive and project support as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership
• Background in Financial Services, with insurance / Lloyd’s / London Market experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office capability (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, changeable environment
• Able to work independently while supporting a wider leadership team