Personal Assistant to Senior Executive

About the Role

The John Locke Institute (JLI) seeks a highly capable Personal Assistant to support a Senior

Executive across both professional and personal matters. You will be responsible for

protecting and prioritising the Executive’s time, and you will keep both working and

personal arrangements running smoothly. You will act as the Executive’s gatekeeper and

representative, dealing with senior stakeholders on their behalf with discretion and sound

judgement.

The role is London-based and hybrid. It combines remote work, in-person support in

London and some international travel.

JLI is a small, founder-led organisation of around 15–20 people. It is an independent

educational organisation dedicated to inspiring and equipping exceptional students for

academic and intellectual success. Through our Global Essay Competition and prestigious

residential courses in Oxford, Princeton, Georgetown, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong, we

cultivate a rigorous learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual humility

and open-minded discourse.

Our programmes bring together talented students and distinguished faculty, offering a

unique platform for academic challenge and personal growth. By engaging with complex

ideas and refining their reasoning skills, students develop the confidence to excel in their

academic and professional journeys.

What You Will Do

Executive Support

• Own a complex, fast-moving diary; anticipate and resolve conflicts
• Manage the inbox; draft and send correspondence on the Executive’s behalf
• Prepare briefings, schedules and meeting papers
• Act as the Executive’s point of contact with internal teams and external partners
• Handle confidential matters with complete discretion

Travel and personal support

• Plan and manage international travel and itineraries
• Manage personal and household logistics including liaison with service providers
• Provide in-person support in London as required

What You Will Bring

• Substantial experience as a PA or EA to a senior executive
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent written English
• Absolute discretion and sound judgement
• Composure under pressure with the ability to solve problems quickly
• Availability for international travel and flexible hours as required
• People-oriented with a natural ability to create a sense of ease and calm
• A Bachelor’s degree is desirable

Our Recruitment Process

• CV submission
• Video Q&A
• Initial introductory interview
• 2 full interviews including written task