Executive Assistant to Chair

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.

Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best.

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

We’re recruiting for an Executive Assistant to the Chair to join us.

As the Executive Assistant you will provide high‑quality support to our newly appointed Chair and to help ensure the smooth, efficient running of the Chair’s Office. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and can combine strategic thinking with excellent organisational skills. Working closely with the Company Secretariat, senior leaders, and stakeholders across the business, you will play a key part in supporting effective governance, decision‑making, and engagement at the highest level.

One Coleman Street - Occasionally required to attend offsite meetings across the UK to support board meetings and other events.

Hybrid working, with in office presence required when the Chair is onsite (typically 3 days per week but with patterns that can vary). During board weeks and other key meetings, a full week of office attendance is required.

• Acting as a central coordination point between the Chair, Board members, Executive Committee, and key internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing clear, concise briefing materials and context for meetings and upcoming discussions
• Managing a dynamic diary and thoughtfully reprioritising commitments when required
• Coordinating Board papers, pre‑reads, and governance materials in partnership with the Company Secretariat
• Supporting onsite Board and senior meetings, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for all visitors
• Managing travel, logistics, itineraries, and communications with accuracy and discretion
• Overseeing expenses and administrative processes and maintaining an organised, responsive Chair’s Office
• Anticipating needs by understanding context, priorities, and stakeholder expectations

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting a Chair, CEO, or senior Board‑level leader
• Strong understanding of governance, confidentiality, and Board operations
• Background working in complex or regulated corporate environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
• Ability to remain calm, detail‑focused, and effective during busy governance cycles
• Sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information
• A proactive, thoughtful approach with the ability to anticipate needs and connect information
• A collaborative, professional style with curiosity and strong commercial awareness

We welcome candidates returning from a career break to apply for this role.

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views,…