Executive Assistant in London - Signature Recruitment

Do you take pride in keeping senior leaders organised and focused, ensuring priorities are handled seamlessly? Are you at your best when juggling detail, people, and priorities with quiet confidence? Signature Recruitment is recruiting an Executive Assistant for a well-respected London-based organisation on a permanent basis.

This full-time role is based in London and offers hybrid working, with three days on site. The salary range is £34,500–£36,500 per annum, with standard working hours of 9am–5pm. You will be part of a small, established executive support team providing day-to-day support to senior leaders within a professional and values-led environment.

The Executive Assistant role focuses on creating structure and clarity for senior stakeholders by managing their schedules, communications, and operational needs. You will act as a trusted point of coordination, ensuring meetings, travel, and priorities are handled efficiently and confidentially. The role requires strong judgement, adaptability, and the ability to stay composed in a role where plans often change. Collaboration is key, with close working relationships across the executive office.

Executive Assistant – Key Responsibilities:

• Organising and maintaining complex diaries and inboxes to support senior leaders’ priorities
• Coordinating meetings, committees, and senior-level activity, ensuring arrangements run smoothly
• Managing travel arrangements and supporting forward planning
• Handling sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and care
• Acting as a reliable first point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Working alongside other Executive Assistants to ensure consistent and flexible support

Executive Assistant – Key Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in an Executive Assistant, PA, or senior administrative role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Clear, professional communication skills
• High attention to detail and sound judgement

This opportunity would suit an Executive Assistant who values trust, consistency, and long-term stability, and who takes pride in supporting senior leaders effectively. Experience in higher education or a similar setting is welcomed but not essential; what matters most is strong EA experience and a thoughtful, reliable approach.

If you are looking for a permanent role where your contribution is central but often behind the scenes, we would be pleased to receive your application.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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