Comprehensive Executive Assistant duties (in both a business/private capacity)Operating with the utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times

Serving as the Executive Assistant to Lord Mendelsohn, who held the position of Executive Chair within our organisation. In this role, I played a pivotal part in supporting Lord Mendelsohn in various capacities, managing intricate schedules, working alongside the Parliamentary EA’s and Lord Mendelsohn’s Personal EA to run seamless diaries, co-ordinating high-level meetings, drafting and reviewing confidential documents, and ensuring efficient communication channels between Lord Mandelson’s key stakeholders.

• Assistance in the organisation of the Investor meetings (half year, year-end etc.)• Notes/actions/priorities during Leadership meetings

Provided extensive Executive Assistant support while also assisting the Board of Directors, collaborating closely with the Company SecretaryHandling all logistics pertaining to board meetings:• Identified and assessed event venues• Secured contracts, ensuring compliance with Legal and Procurement departments' protocols, and managed purchase orders, invoices, and payments• Selected private restaurants for dinner meetings and curated menus• Coordinated technology requirements such as AV/IT equipment• Managed travel arrangements for Board members and Executive Committee members, including flights, accommodations, visas, COVID-19 testing (PCR/lateral flow), airport transfers, and transportation to dinner venues• Developed comprehensive individual travel and meeting itineraries tailored to each Board member's needs• Provided on-site support during meetings as necessary

As well as providing an extensive support service other tasks included: • Arranged comprehensive new starter induction programmes for newly created department • Assisted with the re-location of three overseas members and their families• Contributed as a member of the site social committee to enhance workplace culture and camaraderie• First aider and fire marshal for the office

Media, Advertising, PR, Marketing & Creative.As the Executive Assistant to the Group CEO, I provided comprehensive support, in addition to offering assistance to the Group Chairman and Group CFO. Concurrently, I fulfilled the responsibilities of Office Manager, overseeing tasks such as procurement of stationery, managing business cards, maintaining HR staff folders, coordinating refreshments, facilitating equipment repairs, managing cleaning services and overseeing service contracts

In my position as an Executive Assistant at Spencer Stuart, I played a vital role in supporting the seamless operations of the executive search process. Working closely with senior leadership and top-tier executives, I honed my organisational expertise and attention to detail in assisting with the coordination of complex search assignments. From managing extensive calendars and scheduling high-stake interviews to handling confidential candidate information, producing detailed reports I developed a keen understanding of the intricate nature of executive search.