Executive Assistant - (12 M Maternity Cover)

The role

You will provide top-tier executive assistant support to Executives on WPP's Leadership Team. The role covers diary management across time zones, meeting coordination, travel and logistics, and organising key events.

What you will do

• Proactive diary management across multiple time zones, kept in line with leadership priorities
• Main point of contact for all meeting co-ordination across the ET team and WPP company
• Support Directors in timely preparation of materials for meetings and presentations
• Organise and co-ordinate meetings, build agendas and ensure actions are followed through
• Support production of confidential information with absolute discretion
• Coordinate all travel and logistics, such as flights and accommodation
• Prepare and submit expenses, and manage holiday and sickness calendars
• Help organise key events such as internal meetings, offsite sessions, private dinners and Town Halls
• Provide cover for other executive assistants in the team when needed

Required qualifications

• Extensive previous EA experience, preferably in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and confident interaction with stakeholders at all levels
• Complete discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Confidentiality, positivity and meticulous attention to detail
• Fast paced and proficient execution of tasks
• Enthusiastic and can-do approach to work
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to have

• Experience of working for a similar, global technology focused organisation
• Experience of working in social media

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people
• Scale and opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at industry-leading scale
• Challenging and stimulating work with a group of creative problem solvers

Before you apply

• If you require accommodations or flexibility, discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for the world's leading brands, uniting media intelligence, data, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel. It works with leading brands across 100+ markets.