Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

**Finsbury Park, London Hybrid Working** Full Time Supporting Senior Leadership at WPS

Are you an exceptional organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy being at the centre of the action, managing competing priorities and making life easier for senior leaders?

At WPS, we’re looking for a highly professional and proactive Executive Assistant to provide first-class support to our Managing Director. This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted partner to a key business leader, supporting strategic priorities, board activities and business-critical projects.

No two days are the same in this role, making it perfect for someone who loves variety, takes pride in delivering excellence, and enjoys building strong relationships across a dynamic organisation.

✨ What You’ll Be Doing

Managing a complex and demanding diary, coordinating meetings, travel and events

✈️ Organising business and personal travel arrangements, ensuring seamless planning and execution

Preparing meeting packs, agendas, presentations and briefing documents

Attending meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking actions through to completion

Drafting, proofreading and managing correspondence, reports and business documentation

✅ Proactively monitoring commitments, deadlines and key business priorities

Working closely with board members and senior stakeholders to provide exceptional support

Producing reports, research and information to support decision-making

Maintaining efficient electronic and paper filing systems

Supporting with financial administration and record keeping where required

Leading and delivering specific projects from initiation through to completion

Continuously improving processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who can confidently operate at a senior level and who has:

✔️ Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role supporting senior leadership

✔️ Outstanding organisational and planning skills

✔️ The ability to prioritise effectively in a busy and demanding environment

✔️ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

✔️ Strong written and verbal communication skills

✔️ The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and board-level colleagues

✔️ A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise

✔️ High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

✔️ Strong project coordination and follow-through capabilities

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a highly organised, solutions-focused Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and supporting senior leaders to achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a key part of WPS’s continued success.

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Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]

Benefits

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave & policies

Car salary sacrifice scheme