Executive Assistant – Glasgow (6‑Month Contract, PAYE only)
Overall purpose of the role: We’re looking for a proven Executive Assistant within financial, corporate or legal industries who thrives on managing multiple, shifting priorities with confidence and precision. This high‑impact role supports 3–5 senior leaders at Managing Director and Director level, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment. The assistant will be part of a collaborative team, working closely alongside other experienced Executive Assistants and will play a key role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes—often independently—within a hybrid working model.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide high‑level diary management across multiple time zones.
* Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively manage shifting priorities.
* Handle sensitive and confidential information within a controlled environment.
* Coordinate travel arrangements and expenses, including international travel when needed.
* Build strong virtual working relationships with senior stakeholders across locations.
* Prepare documents, manage communications, and support meeting preparation and follow‑up.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners with professionalism and discretion.
Key Skills
* Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant in a large corporate, legal, or financial services environment.
* Proven ability to manage multiple diaries and stakeholders with competing demands.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
* High integrity and proven experience managing confidential information.
* Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
* Comfortable working remotely with London‑based stakeholders; ability to build rapport virtually is key.
* Experience with expense systems (e.g., Concur) is a plus, but not essential.
* Experience handling travel logistics is helpful but not mandatory.
Hybrid Working
Barclays is implementing a hybrid working environment. Many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role. Employees typically spend between 20% and 60% of their time in the office, but this can vary. Barclays offers a flexible working process where employees can request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances.
Benefits
As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a range of financial and personal benefits, including:
* Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay.
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounts at a variety of high‑street shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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