Lead Executive Assistant 12 month contract

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.