Executive Assistant
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
VWA (Victoria Wall Associates)
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Executive Assistant to CEO (12-Month FTC)
Creative / Advertising Sector
Up to £75K
Office based - Some Friday WFH Flexibility
Farringdon
January Start
About the ClientA well‑known global creative group. With strong international reach and an established EA team, they need an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO for a 12‑month FTC.
About the RoleSupporting the newly appointed CEO on a 12‑month maternity cover contract, this position will involve:
- Complex, fast‑paced diary management
- Inbox management and prioritisation
- Senior stakeholder engagement and gatekeeping
- Acting as a proactive, trusted right hand to the CEO
- Ad‑hoc personal support as required
- Helping to influence and embed consistent, professional EA standards across the wider team (no formal management)
- Proven experience supporting C‑Suite or senior leadership within a sizeable corporate or international organisation
- Confident, polished communicator with strong judgement and resilience
- Highly proactive, forward‑thinking and solutions‑focused
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
- Able to anticipate needs and operate autonomously
- Willingness to support outside core hours when necessary
- Experience with in creative, global, or evolving environments advantageous
- Salary up to £75k DOE
- Core hours: 9am – 5.30pm
- Office‑based majority of the week, with some flexibility to WFH on Fridays
- January 2026 start
If you are seeking a high‑impact EA role supporting a dynamic CEO during a pivotal phase of organisational change, please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.
Seniority level- Mid‑Senior level
- Contract
- Administrative
- Advertising Services
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