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Lead Executive Assistant
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London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-07
Listing for:
Morgan Mckinley (Crawley)
Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Executive Assistant - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Morgan McKinley is working in partnership with a leading global consultancy firm to recruit an experienced Lead Executive Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, international organisation and provide senior-level support within a fast-paced, professional services environment.
The Role
As Lead Executive Assistant, you will provide strategic, proactive support to senior leaders while acting as a role model and point of escalation for the wider EA community. This role is critical to ensuring smooth executive operations and driving best practice across executive support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level executive support to senior partners, including complex diary management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation
Act as a trusted partner to executives, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities
Lead by example within the EA team, promoting consistent standards and best practices
Coordinate across global stakeholders, time zones, and cultures
Support key business initiatives, projects, and internal events
Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working
About You
Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Executive Assistant, ideally within consultancy or professional services
Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams
Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment
Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work with senior leaders in a world-class global consultancy
Exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects
Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Competitive salary and benefits
If you are an experienced Executive Assistant seeking a challenging 12-month contract, Morgan McKinley would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity
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