This is a very exciting opportunity for a strategic, high-level Executive Assistant who operates as a true business partner to support the dynamic Global Head of an International Members Organisation, working across 150 countries worldwide.
The role is 3 days in the office in Maidenhead (5 mins walk from the station), 2 days WFH – an easy commute on the Elizabeth line
The company is very employee-centric and offers exceptional benefits with a generous pension and holiday allowance. Core hours are 8.30 am – 5pm – Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.30pm on Friday
Strategic Partnership & Upward Management
- Managing Upwards: You will have the ability to influence, guide, and align with the Global Head. This involves anticipating their needs before they arise and proactively setting up their schedule for success.
- Challenging Appropriately: The role requires the confidence to push back on unrealistic requests, say "no" to low-priority meetings, and question processes to protect the Global Head’s time and focus.
- Gatekeeping with Diplomacy: Act as a critical interface between the leader and stakeholders, filtering information and managing competing demands while maintaining strong professional relationships.
The Role
- Managing an extremely complex and evolving diary
- Coordinating Executive Leadership Team activity and follow-up actions
- Preparing briefings, papers and meeting materials
- Handling sensitive communications and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinating domestic and international travel
- Managing competing requests for the Global Head’s time
- Supporting key organisational projects and priorities
- Acting as a central point of coordination across the organisation
- Ensuring actions and commitments are tracked and delivered
- Anticipating issues and resolving them before they reach the Global Head
Candidate
- 5 years plus as an EA in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional prioritisation skills
- Confident upward managing
- Remains professional when dealing with pressure or difficult conversations
- Comfortable operating in a demanding environment
- Organised and delivery-focused
- Creates structure and clarity in a busy environment
- Tracks actions and commitments through to completion
- Spots issues before they become problems
- Anticipates requirements rather than reacting to them
- Ensures nothing important falls through the cracks
- Able to work with Trustees, Executive Directors and senior external stakeholders
- Gains cooperation through credibility and professionalism
- Handles sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
- Has commercial and organisational Awareness
- Understands the wider business context behind decisions
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Executive Assistant to Dynamic Global Head of an International Members Organisation - HYBRID employer: Knightsbridge Recruitment
Join a leading educational consultancy in West London, where you will thrive in a vibrant and supportive work culture. With unique benefits like an on-site artisan café, wellness spaces, and a focus on employee growth, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the education of children while enjoying a collaborative environment with a friendly team. Your contributions will be valued as you help build lasting relationships with students and families in a fast-paced setting.
