Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – UK

Location: London | Practice Area: Corporate Services | Department: Facilities | Type: Permanent

Provide trusted executive support that enables senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and business impact.

The Role
Capco is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality, proactive support to senior leaders within the UK business. Acting as a trusted partner, you will help executives manage priorities, coordinate complex schedules, and ensure the smooth running of leadership activities.

This role requires strong organisational capability, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities within a fast-paced consulting environment. You will work closely with Executives, the wider Executive Assistant community, and internal teams to support leadership engagement, governance activities, and client interactions.

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex executive diaries, ensuring schedules and priorities align with key business objectives

• Support preparation for leadership meetings, governance forums, and client engagements, including coordinating materials and briefing packs

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, travel arrangements, and event logistics

• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, supporting effective communication and engagement

• Process expenses, invoices, and administrative requirements while tracking actions and follow-ups from key meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant

• Experience working within a professional services, consulting, banking, or corporate environment

• Proven ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities, and stakeholder relationships

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and time management

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points For

• Experience supporting Partner, Managing Director, or C-suite level executives

• Experience coordinating leadership meetings, governance forums, or executive-level events

• Familiarity working with cross-functional teams such as HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities

• Experience preparing executive briefing materials or presentations

• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives within administrative or operational processes

Why Join Capco

• Work closely with senior leadership in a highly visible and impactful role

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Executive Assistant community

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment

• Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities

• Contribute to a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and operational excellence

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover

• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders

• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement

• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care

• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs

• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually – workshops, certifications, and e-learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One for one-on-one guidance

• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services

• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance

Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.