Executive Assistant in City of London

Executive Assistant in City of London

City of London Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
TalentYard Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage exciting projects, coordinate with top clients, and ensure smooth operations.
  • Company: Leading boutique international professional services firm in Mayfair.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £57,000, hybrid work, and great perks.
  • Other info: Flexible roles available: temp or permanent positions.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work with influential business leaders worldwide.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project planning or delivery; strong organisational and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

A leading boutique international professional services firm based in Mayfair is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.

They work with top business leaders around the world with an impressive portfolio of clients.

This is a varied role working alongside the Client Director and a Partner on a range of projects focused on client and mentor engagements.

You will build robust project plans, coordinate delivery with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure smooth operational execution from contracting to programme completion.

Responsibilities will include

  • Project Planning & Delivery
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and delivery timelines for team and cohort programmes.
  • Forward plan programme milestones, identifying risks and managing dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
  • Maintain and update stakeholder maps, documentation, programme trackers and delivery workflows.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Standardise delivery processes and templates that enable consistency across programmes.
  • Monitor delivery quality and client feedback to drive
  • Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
  • Build collaborative working relationships with internal teams, mentors, clients, and programme participants.
  • Provide clear communication on project status, deadlines, risks, logistics, and required actions
  • Programme Administration & Logistics
  • Manage contracting and onboarding of external mentors/speakers, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
  • Coordinate key programme logistics, including scheduling materials preparation, reporting cycles, and feedback collection.

Skills & Experience required

  • Proven experience in project planning and delivery, ideally across multiple concurrent programmes or workstreams.
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with experience building and managing project documents and tools (Power Point,

Word, Excel).

  • A self-starter with strong operational skills and the ability to manage both planning and administrative execution.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities with varied stakeholder groups.
  • Experience working in a professional services or project-based environment is advantageous.

You do not necessarily need Project management experience or qualifications as such- they would consider candidates with project planning and delivery experience in an EA or Operations role for example.

Salary up to £57,000 plus benefits. Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 days from home.

They will consider temp only candidates but also looking for permanent candidates.

Executive Assistant in City of London employer: TalentYard Ltd

At TalentYard Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and support are at the forefront. Our hybrid work culture promotes flexibility while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. With a focus on delivering excellence and maintaining strong client relationships, joining us means becoming part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters your career development.

TalentYard Ltd

Contact Details:

TalentYard Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Executive Assistant in City of London

Project Planning
Project Delivery
Stakeholder Coordination
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Prioritisation Skills
Operational Skills