Executive Associate / Learning & Development Project Associate in Slough

Are you a highly organised, commercially aware professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting senior leadership and delivering exceptional client experiences? We are seeking an ambitious Executive Associate / Learning & Development Project Associate to join a growing, entrepreneurial business that works with global clients across leadership development, coaching, consulting and learning programmes. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. It offers a unique blend of executive support, project coordination, client relationship management, learning and development administration, and business operations.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will become a trusted extension of the leadership team, helping to deliver a premium service to clients while ensuring the smooth running of key business operations.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and autonomy. You will be involved in everything from coordinating global workshops and managing client projects to supporting executive-level stakeholders and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will thrive in a high-performance culture where accountability, initiative and results matter more than hours worked.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing executive support, diary management and stakeholder coordination for the Managing Director.
• Coordinating training programmes, coaching engagements and consulting projects.
• Managing workshop, conference and virtual event logistics.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and external partners.
• Preparing contracts, proposals, reports and client documentation.
• Managing invoicing, reporting and business administration activities.
• Supporting property and operational administration where required.
• Ensuring exceptional client service and maintaining high standards across all deliverables.

About You

You will be a proactive and highly capable professional who enjoys taking ownership and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in candidates from:

• Professional Services
• Legal Services
• Financial Services
• Investment Banking
• Insurance
• Technology or SaaS
• FinTech
• Pharmaceuticals
• Management Consultancy
• Executive Search
• Corporate Learning & Development

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Executive presence and professionalism.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly.
• A growth mindset and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of client service excellence.
• Ownership, accountability and a commitment to follow-through.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution will have genuine impact. You will work closely with senior leadership, engage with international clients and consultants, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the organisation. If you are an intelligent, driven and highly organised professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and long-term development, we would love to hear from you.