Interim Executive Assistant - Governance Focused LS1 (hybrid) up to £52,000 FTE (prorated) Your new company A leading organisation within the financial services landscape is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join its governance function on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is confident supporting senior stakeholders. Your new role As Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective operation of internal governance arrangements, including Executive and Investment Committee meetings. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality secretariat support, maintaining governance frameworks, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational governance experience-particularly within a financially regulated environment-to contribute to a high-profile organisation undergoing meaningful development. Plan and coordinate Executive and sub-committee meetings, ensuring timely preparation of agendas, document packs, minutes, records and action logs. Maintain committee calendars, membership details, and governance documentation. Provide secretariat services across a range of internal committees, including investment committees. Oversee the reporting cycle, including commissioning and collating papers. Act as a key user and administrator for internal board portal software, ensuring accurate and compliant document management. Support the development and upkeep of governance frameworks, terms of reference, and statutory records. Assist with responding to Freedom of Information requests. Contribute to governance-related projects and continuous improvement activity across the team. Work collaboratively as part of a wider governance team supporting Executive, Board, and shareholder-level meetings. What you'll need to succeed Essential: Strong experience in Executive Assistant roles. Proven background within a governance function. Experience working in a financially regulated environment (e.g., financial institutions, regulated public bodies). Excellent organisational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise minutes. Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and operate with autonomy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with digital governance tools. Desirable: Knowledge of Freedom of Information processes and requirements. Previous exposure to investment or lending-related committee environments. Hold or working towards a qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute. What you'll get in return 6-month contract 35 hours a week 30 days AL bank holidays 2 days remote working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4779568