Location
36 Golden Square, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Chair / CEO of a leading global talent business. This is not a traditional EA role. We're seeking someone proactive, commercially minded and always one step ahead. You will be a true right-hand partner, helping to manage priorities, build relationships and ensure everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior leaders within media, entertainment, talent, broadcast, agency or similarly relationship-driven industries. Comfortable working with high-profile clients and stakeholders, you will possess exceptional emotional intelligence and the confidence to operate autonomously while maintaining absolute discretion. Highly organised, resourceful and solutions-focused, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, anticipating needs before they arise and ensuring every interaction is professional, well prepared and impactful.

The Role
As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level support across diary management, stakeholder engagement, meeting preparation, travel coordination and executive operations. You will play a critical role in helping the Chair / CEO operate effectively, ensuring priorities are managed seamlessly and every interaction is professional, well-prepared and impactful.

What You'll Do
Executive & Diary Management
Manage a highly complex and ever-changing diary, coordinating 30-40+ meetings per week
Prioritise competing demands and proactively manage scheduling challenges
Coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders, locations and time zones
Act as a trusted gatekeeper, ensuring time is spent on the highest priorities
Stakeholder & Client Management
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, talent and external partners
Act as a key point of contact on behalf of the executive
Represent the business with professionalism, discretion and credibility
Research & Meeting Preparation
Prepare high-quality briefing packs, presentations and meeting materials
Research clients, companies and key stakeholders ahead of meetings
Ensure the executive is always informed, prepared and positioned for success
Travel & Executive Operations
Coordinate complex international and domestic travel arrangements
Manage expenses and executive administration
Support projects and priorities as required

About M+C Saatchi Group
M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are supported throughout the recruitment and selection process. All employee information is kept confidential according to GDPR.

What You'll Get
For the right candidate, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days annual holiday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also provide a host of wellbeing benefits including subsidised gym membership. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion includes learning opportunities around D&I, mentoring programmes and the chance to participate in active Employee Led Networks and associated events. This role will be supported with all necessary personal development to set you up for success.

Experience
Significant experience supporting C-suite executives, CEOs, Founders or Chairs
Experience within media, entertainment, talent, broadcast or agency environments
Proven ability to manage complex diaries and competing priorities
Experience supporting high-profile executives and clients

About you
Proactive and always thinking three steps ahead
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Calm, adaptable and solutions-focused under pressure
Commercially aware with strong emotional intelligence
Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and clients
Naturally curious, resourceful and motivated
A genuine team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Exceptional organisational and communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
High levels of discretion, judgement and professionalism

Qualifications
Advanced PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Office skills