Executive Assistant - 12 month contract

at  Grayling

Reports to: Group CEO, Accordience & Global CEO, Grayling
Location: Holborn Gate, London, UK
Working pattern: Part time (4 days a week) Hybrid working
Planned start date: Mid September 2024

GET TO KNOW US

Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency. With nine offices across the UK and 70 offices around the world, we create advantage for our clients through insight-led campaigns that deliver tangible results.
We’re in the top 5 of Newsweek’s 100 UK Most Loved Workplaces due to our open and supportive environment and were ‘Highly Commended’ in the large consultancy of the year category in the 2022 PR Week awards. We’re a sociable bunch and life at Grayling will offer you a whole host of benefits including 4pm Friday finishes, hybrid working, regular training workshops and regular socials.
We are proudly part of Accordience, an international public relations, public affairs, financial and corporate communications group – made up of Grayling, Citigate Dewe Rogerson (CDR), Red and Cirkle. Together, we have c.1,000 employees and operations in 30 countries.
We believe diversity is strength. Our commitment at Grayling is to combine our employees’ unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organization that represents all of us and the businesses we work with. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will give fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity and disability status.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and will be very happy to provide any reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process. For any advice or assistance please contact lucy.southall@grayling.co

We have an exciting part-time opportunity (4 days a week) for an experienced Executive Assistant to join Grayling on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Working closely with the Group CEO and Global CEO, as well as the UK CEO, this will be a fast-paced, multifaceted role, whereby you’ll be managing day-to-day planning and scheduling, including travel arrangements, meeting preparation and minute-taking, as well as further administrative duties within the company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working autonomously and take a proactive approach to tasks, with a keen eye for detail.
The ability to handle confidential information and understand the importance of discretion in certain situations. We’re a friendly bunch and love to socialise collaboratively, regardless of what team you’re in, so a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude are a must!