Executive Assistant – City Insurance Firm
Location: City of London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata, DOE)
Contract: Fixed-Term, Six Months (with potential for a permanent conversion)

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join a prestigious insurance firm in the City on a six-month Fixed-Term Contract. This is an exceptional role for an experienced Executive Assistant with strong C-suite level support skills, specifically in insurance or financial services.

With responsibility for supporting the Chief Administration Officer (CAO) and Chief Finance Officer (CFO), you will play a key role in facilitating their daily operations and contributing to the firm’s efficiency.

Candidates must be available to interview and start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated Executive Assistant support to the CAO and CFO.
• Extensive diary and inbox management for optimal time prioritisation.
• High-level Board administration, including document preparation and correspondence.
• Support and coordinate company events and meetings, both internal and external.
• Facilitate corporate hospitality across UK and international locations.
• Manage complex travel bookings, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
• Process expenses promptly and accurately.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within insurance or financial services.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage confidentiality with diplomacy and tact.
• Highly adaptable, able to work effectively under changing circumstances.
• Advanced skills in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

If you are a highly organised, adaptable Executive Assistant with a passion for providing top-level support and are available immediately, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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Lily Shippen’s business support team specialises in recruiting top-tier Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Office Managers, and business administration professionals on a temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract basis. Operating from our offices in London and Manchester, we connect exceptional talent with leading organisations across the UK and internationally.