Job Title: Executive Assistant (Temporary, 6-8 weeks) — Hybrid Role summary Our Client requires an experienced Executive Assistant to provide short-term cover (approximately 6-8 weeks) for a Director of Research who has a high-travel schedule. The role exists to stabilise the team while new colleagues get up to speed and to ensure continuity of executive-level support. This is a hands-on, highly visible position where you will manage complex diaries, co-ordinate travel and events, and keep momentum on competing priorities. The post can be full- or part-time (minimum three days), with hybrid working: two days in the office and three from home preferred. Key responsibilities Manage a demanding senior diary: schedule, rearrange and prioritise meetings across time zones and busy calendars Co-ordinate complex travel arrangements and itineraries for frequent business travel Prepare briefing materials, agendas and follow-up actions for meetings and events Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics for events in London and elsewhere Triage and manage email and phone communications with diplomacy and confidentiality Support other Directors when required (more likely if working full-time) Provide ad-hoc project and administrative support to maintain team delivery during a transitional periodEssential skills & experience Proven experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant supporting seni...