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Executive Assistant

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: VWA (Victoria Wall Associates)
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
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 Client

A 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 Role

Supporting 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)
Candidate Specification
  • 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
Additional Information
  • 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
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Administrative
  • Advertising Services
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