Temporary EA to COO

Are you a proactive, highly organised, and personable Executive Assistant looking to make a real impact in a fast-moving tech environment? Our client is seeking a confident and capable EA to step into a varied temporary role, providing seamless support to their COO and wider executive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-energy setting, enjoys juggling priorities, and takes pride in building strong, trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

If you're someone who anticipates needs, stays one step ahead, and brings a positive, solutions-focused approach, this could be the perfect next opportunity for you.

Our client, a AI‑driven upskilling platform helping businesses adopt new technologies with confidence. They identify organisational skills gaps, provide expert assessments of your workforce capabilities, and deliver tailored learning pathways aligned to your business goals. Our platform empowers teams to develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

They are a tech‑ AI driven training and apprenticeship provider that focuses on creating alternative career pathways and helping organisations close digital and technical skills gaps.

Job Title:

Temporary Executive Assistant - Tech Company

Location:

Paddington

Pay: £25.65 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration: 6 weeks with possible extension

Role:
Fully office based with possibility to work 1 day from home

What You'll Do:

In this exciting interim position, you will:

Deliver top-notch executive support to the COO and other senior leaders as needed.
Proactively manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings across multiple stakeholders.
Coordinate all aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, venues, itineraries, and logistics.
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and meeting packs to ensure leaders are fully prepared.
Support leadership meetings by coordinating logistics, managing actions, and following up on key deliverables.
Assist in creating presentations, slide preparation, and other vital business materials.
Provide project and administrative support on strategic initiatives and cross-functional activities.
Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships across the organisation.
Anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and ensure leaders' time is utilised effectively.
Collaborate closely with the EA, Workplace, and Business Operations teams to deliver a seamless support experience.

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone who possesses:

Previous experience as an EA, Personal Assistant, or Team Assistant supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proven experience managing complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.
Strong attention to detail and a knack for executing tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
Comfort in preparing presentations, meeting materials, and executive communications.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, video conferencing tools, and project management platforms (i.e., Asana, Coda), along with an interest in AI technologies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business.
A positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in.
Strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is someone who combines excellent executive support fundamentals with a genuine desire to learn and grow. You're fast, adaptable, and dependable, enjoying the challenges of coordinating complex trips and preparing crucial meeting materials. Most importantly, you bring positive energy to the team, build trusted relationships quickly, and take pride in making things happen!

What We Offer:

The chance to work closely with senior leaders, including the COO and executive team.
Exposure to strategic projects and initiatives beyond traditional EA responsibilities.
A collaborative and supportive environment alongside…