Executive Assistant
Job Summary
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our CEO while also partnering with members of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a highly visible role that is ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced environment enjoys balancing diverse responsibilities and brings a proactive solutionsoriented mindset.
The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to leadership and a central point of coordination for the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Manage complex and frequently changing diaries ensuring priorities are aligned with business objectives.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements itineraries and logistics.
- Prepare meeting logistics as required and coordinate/prepare input materials such as agendas.
- Screen prioritise and manage incoming correspondence and requests.
- Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders ensuring timely communication and followthrough.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in all interactions.
Board & Governance Support
- Lead the preparation coordination and distribution of board papers and executive committee materials.
- Work closely with senior leaders to gather review and consolidate information for board meetings ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is accurate and professionally presented.
- Support the organisation of Board and Committee meetings including agendas minutes actions and follow-up activities
Meeting Coordination
- Coordinate leadership meetings executive forums off-sites and business reviews.
- Prepare meeting agendas briefing packs presentations and supporting materials.
- Track actions decisions and key deliverables arising from meetings.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a central point of coordination across functions ensuring seamless communication and execution.
Qualifications :
Skills & Experience
- Significant experience at C-suite executive level within a complex fast-paced organisation.
- Experience preparing board papers and supporting governance processes.
- Exceptional diary meeting and stakeholder management skills.
- Outstanding organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
- Proven experience handling highly confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
- Comfortable working independently and anticipating needs before they arise.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive forward-thinking and able to anticipate challenges before they arise.
- Commercially aware with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Highly organised resilient and adaptable.
- Relationship-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Professional discreet and trusted to handle sensitive matters.
- Resourceful and willing to challenge and improve existing ways of working
Additional Information :
Working Arrangements
- Right to work in the UK is required.
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 4 days per week in the London studio requiring flexibility depending on business needs
- Other duties may be required in line with the needs of the business.
Equality Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.