Executive Assistant

Who you are

• Experience providing administrative support within a corporate environment, including direct support for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Results-oriented, highly proactive and able to manage changing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, prioritise effectively and handle confidential information with discretion
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and performing effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook; experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle is desirable
• University education preferred. Location Requirement: This role requires a minimum of three days per week in the London or Harrogate office

What the job involves

• The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the RTP International Leadership Team.
• This role is responsible for enabling the efficient operation of the leadership function through expert calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, communications support and execution of key administrative activities.
• Provide direct support to senior leaders, including complex calendar management and scheduling across multiple time zones
• Coordinate meetings, manage correspondence, maintain records and support day-to-day department operations
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation and visa requirements where applicable
• Manage expense reporting, purchasing activities and card reconciliations in accordance with company policies and budget requirements
• Plan and coordinate internal and external events, including venue selection, logistics, catering and stakeholder communications
• Prepare presentations, reports, communications, memoranda and other business documentation to support leadership activities
• Assist with departmental budgeting, reporting and administrative programmes or projects
• Support corporate applications, compliance processes and internal systems including access management and expense management platforms
• Act as a key liaison between leadership, team members and stakeholders across the organisation
• Support onboarding activities for new team members and provide additional administrative support as required
• Ensure adherence to Mastercard policies, procedures and operating standards