Executive Assistant

The Crowd

The Role

Overview

Provide high-level executive assistance to the Managing Director, handling diary, travel, client relations and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • client meetings
  • travel booking
  • diary management
  • document management
  • client relations
  • event coordination

Tasks

In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, providing high-level EA support while collaborating closely with other senior members of the business. You will oversee complex diary management, international travel and visa arrangements, client communications, and task coordination. In addition to supporting the Managing Director, you will contribute to the wider operations team, reflecting the practice’s strong commitment to collaboration across the business. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys contributing to a creative culture, and is motivated by supporting high-impact leadership. -Organise meetings with high profile clients -Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times -Manage and book international travel arrangements including; flight and accommodation bookings and ensuring relevant travel visas are obtained -Assist with the organisation of company events and meetings -Manage the busy schedule of the Managing Director and other leadership members on occasion -Manage documentation for leadership team relating to both business and occasionally personal matters -Build and maintain relationships with external clients

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • adobe
  • pa experience
  • organised
  • multi‑tasking
  • emotional intelligence

What You Bring

A highly influential and sought-after international architecture practice that are breaking boundaries in the industry for their outstanding design are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join their office in a bustling area of central London. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe -Meticulous, detailed-oriented and organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise -High emotional intelligence and political sensitivity -Phone and email communication, corresponding to queries on the team’s behalf when needed -Solid PA / EA experience, preferably within a creative setting -Strong judgement, common sense, and the ability to anticipate needs -Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication

Benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading design practice with an outstanding industry reputation. They offer an excellent benefits package including hybrid working, private healthcare, generous annual leave, a bonus scheme, and more.

The Company

About The Crowd

-A niche supporting creative talent in architecture, design, and interiors. -Born from a passion for creative industries, quickly expanded to New York. -Bridging international studios with top-tier talent. -Specializing in placements from junior to executive across permanent, temporary, and contract roles. -They’ve filled roles for celebrated architecture and design practices, also covering support positions like marketing, finance, HR, and IT. -Their financial growth remains under the radar, but lean structure and agile recruitment model keep them nimble. -Typical projects include pairing innovative design agencies with strategic hires and helping firms deliver landmark creative work. -Stand-out fact: launched with a bold focus on creative recruitment in a sector overcrowded with generalist agencies, carving out a distinctive identity.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Design

Creative industries

Interiors

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