Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Chelsea, London

St George, a division of Berkeley Group is committed to creating exciting, enduring places where people love to live, work and relax communities where homes are filled with natural light, adaptable in design, and crafted to the highest standards. St George developments are shaped by thoughtful placemaking, with inviting public spaces that promote well-being, encourage social connection, and foster a true sense of belonging.

The portfolio includes transformative schemes such as London Dock, Camden Goods Yard, Wandsworth Mills, The Green Quarter, Silk stream, and Grand Union. These high-profile regeneration projects exemplify our approach to revitalising strategic brownfield sites into vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhoods, seamlessly integrating homes with retail, leisure, and cultural amenities, all set within richly landscaped environments. From riverside communities to innovation-led lifestyle hubs, St George is helping to shape some of London’s most ambitious urban destinations, driving economic growth, enhancing connectivity, and delivering sustainable long-term value for residents, investors, and the capital as a whole.

The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted partner to the COO & a Department Director, ensuring seamless management of communications, governance activity and operational priorities. The role demands proactive decision‑making, rigorous organisation and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders internally and externally.

• Manage a high volume inbox, exercising judgement to prioritise, respond and elevate as appropriate.
• Act on behalf of the COO where required, ensuring timely and considered communication.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to gather updates and support informed responses.

• Oversee a complex and fluid calendar, balancing business priorities and preparation time.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including Board and Committee activity.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing packs, agendas and supporting documentation.
• Resolve diary conflicts efficiently and ensure the Directors are fully briefed ahead of all engagements.
• Attend high‑level meetings where required to provide on‑the‑day support.

• Arrange domestic and international travel, providing detailed itineraries and contingency planning.

• Prepare and refine presentations, memoranda, reports and Board materials to an executive standard.
• Maintain oversight of confidential documents, ensuring secure handling and organisation.

• Line manage the Office Manager/Receptionist, providing clear direction and support.
• Oversee Facilities, Office Management and Front of House operations, ensuring a professional environment aligned to corporate standards.
• Coordinate reception cover and support key meetings as required.

• Plan and deliver corporate events.
• Support personal diary coordination where necessary to ensure seamless integration with business commitments.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an open and welcoming disposition to build and maintain effective working relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High professional integrity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• An enthusiastic, committed team player.
• Handle commercially sensitive information and personnel information with discretion.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants:
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.