Lead Executive Assistant - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Morgan McKinley is working in partnership with a leading global consultancy firm to recruit an experienced Lead Executive Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, international organisation and provide senior-level support within a fast-paced, professional services environment.
The Role
As Lead Executive Assistant, you will provide strategic, proactive support to senior leaders while acting as a role model and point of escalation for the wider EA community. This role is critical to ensuring smooth executive operations and driving best practice across executive support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level executive support to senior partners, including complex diary management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation
- Act as a trusted partner to executives, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities
- Lead by example within the EA team, promoting consistent standards and best practices
- Coordinate across global stakeholders, time zones, and cultures
- Support key business initiatives, projects, and internal events
- Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Executive Assistant, ideally within consultancy or professional services
- Experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership teams
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment
- Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work with senior leaders in a world-class global consultancy
- Exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects
- Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
If you are an experienced Executive Assistant seeking a challenging 12-month contract, Morgan McKinley would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
