Executive Assistant - Maternity contract in London

VCCP is the global challenger network for challenger brands. With more than 1,500 people across 13 offices in North America, EMEA and APAC, we challenge convention to deliver value for the world’s most ambitious organisations. We believe transformation happens when everything works together. That’s why we bring specialists from every discipline - strategy, AI, data, media, digital, experience, branding, creativity, production, PR, CX, CRM, employee engagement and beyond - into one fully integrated network.

We were founded on the principles of simplicity, collaboration and un-preciousness, and we’ve grown by staying true to them. Today, our clients include some of the world’s most recognisable and progressive brands, such as Virgin Media O2, Barclays, Cadbury, Compare the Market, Domino’s, White Claw, easyJet, Primark and Co-op. VCCP has topped the AAR’s annual new business ranking in 13 of the last 14 years and holds multiple Agency of the Year titles. Across every company and every capability, we share the same ambition: to challenge ourselves, challenge our clients and challenge the industry for the better.

The Role:

• Manage a complex and constantly evolving diary across multiple time zones, ensuring effective prioritisation of meetings, travel and business commitments.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the CEO's working day; ensuring no meetings clash, rooms are booked and full attendance from all meeting attendees.
• Organising international travel: flights, hotels and agendas for trips abroad.
• Read and monitor the CEO's inbox; clear unnecessary emails, action those that can be actioned, flag important ones and delete as appropriate.
• Responding to emails where appropriate, ensuring that the tone of voice is portrayed throughout.
• Act as a gatekeeper while maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working closely with the management teams across the various aspects of the role - global new business and marketing, VCCP Roar, VCCP Prague and VCCP Madrid.
• Drafting comms to send to global and local offices, as well as clients.
• Carefully managing all client communications.
• Manage social media accounts, plus proactively identify opportunities to build or strengthen relationships.
• Carefully managing any relevant external communications e.g. to journalists, pitch consultants, clients, broadcasters.
• Where applicable, build a rapport with those who are in regular contact with the CEO and act as the go-to person in the comms and new business team for any of their queries.
• Working closely with the New Business and Marketing team to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Working closely with the account teams that the CEO leads.
• Assisting with Client Entertainment across VCCP Group - managing guest lists, dietaries and event logistics.
• Help prepare meetings: ensure rooms are booked and ready, any pre-reads are arranged, presentations / CVs are printed out in advance, make sure all those expected to attend do so and that the meeting starts on time.
• Working closely with VCCP’s legal team to ensure all legal documents for new business enquiries are organised on time.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.
• Assisting with cultural/partnership initiatives.
• Manage expenses, invoices and budget tracking where required and ensure all are submitted and approved on time.
• Assistance with personal admin and errands.

Qualities we look for in the candidate:

• Strong time management: Prioritises effectively and adapts quickly when priorities shift.
• Proactive mindset: Anticipates needs, identifies potential issues, and takes action before problems arise.
• Attention to detail: Maintains accuracy in scheduling, communications, documentation, and project coordination.
• Excellent communication skills: Professional written and verbal communication with executives, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Discretion and confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Adaptability and resilience: Remains calm and effective under pressure while managing competing demands.
• Problem-solving ability: Finds practical solutions quickly and independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively across teams.
• Technology proficiency: Comfortable using calendar management, productivity, collaboration, and communication tools.

VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via joinus@vccp.com.

As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.