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.
