Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Purcell group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Regional Partner and the senior team. The role involves managing communications, scheduling, preparing documents, and assisting with special projects. Ideal candidates will have previous EA experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Agile, flexible and hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with long service

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid study leave

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Virtual GP service

Company day out

Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with board level professionals.
• Experience managing multiple tasks under pressure while remaining flexible.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing internal communication for the Regional Partner and the wider studios.
• Maintain actions tracker and assist with facilitating actions.
• Scheduling meetings, collating document packs and agendas.
• Lead and manage special projects assigned by the Regional Partner.
• Personal assistance to the Regional Partner as required.

Skills

Previous EA experience

Strong organisation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Executive Assistant to support the Regional Partner (Board member) and regional senior team.

You will support the regional senior team in the strategic development of the East Region and driving efficient operations of the region.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the leadership team in the region, working closely with the Regional Partner and their colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the region.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity.

We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

The role

Assist with managing internal communication on behalf of the Regional Partner, Board, Ops Board and Regional Studio Managers to the wider studios within the region.

Maintain Regional Strategy Day actions tracker and assist with facilitating action

Act as support to Leadership Team on behalf of Regional Partner in order to drive the regional strategy

Scheduling of meetings, collating document packs and agendas and note taking within meetings.

Assist Regional Partner with compiling Quarterly Regional Board Report

General administration & assistance with activities and actions arising from meetings

Lead and manage special projects assigned by Regional Partner, Ops Board and Regional Studio Managers ensuring timely completion and alignment with organisational goals.

Conduct research and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

Assist with analysing data and assistance with highlighting risks

Personal assistance to Regional Partner as required – admin support, travel, diary management

Requirements for the role:

• Previous EA experience
• previous experience of complexity
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of board level interaction.
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining a flexible approach
• Attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of discretion and professionalism
• Excellent computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams.
• Experience of the architectural, construction or property professions and business environment. (Desirable)

How to apply

Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0075to [e-mail] . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.