Executive Assistant

Location: Central LondonSalary: £21.37 per hour, plus holiday pay (circa £39,000 salaried equivalent)Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekContract: Temporary, 3 monthsStart Date: ASAPWe are delighted to be supporting a world-leading higher education institution in their search for an Executive Assistant This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders with complex operational and strategic priorities.Key Responsibilities:Executive SupportManaging complex and constantly changing diaries, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and conflicts resolved.Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodation, itineraries and related logistics.Acting as a gatekeeper and key point of contact for senior leaders, managing communications and stakeholder engagement professionally.Managing executive and team inboxes, responding to queries and escalating issues where appropriate.Operations and CoordinationSupporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department, including meetings, office operations and administrative processes.Organising meetings, workshops, events and presentations, including venue booking, AV requirements, catering and logistics.Preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring the completion of actions.Processing expenses, purchase orders and departmental expenditure in line with organisational policies.Project and Strategic SupportProviding ..... full job details .....