Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

Fulham - £60,000

Residential Development

We are seeking a highly organised and trustworthy Executive Assistant to the COO to support the day-to-day operations of a senior executive within a residential development environment. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage complex schedules and communications with confidence.

The successful candidate will act as a true right-hand support, ensuring the COO's time is used effectively while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Full diary management for the COO, including scheduling meetings, site visits, travel and priorities

• Comprehensive inbox management, drafting responses and handling correspondence on behalf of the COO

• Acting as a gatekeeper, managing access and communications with internal and external stakeholders

• Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, papers and follow-up actions

• Managing confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion

• Liaising with senior leadership, consultants, contractors and external partners

• Supporting operational projects and assisting with ad hoc tasks as required

• Ensuring deadlines, commitments and actions are tracked and delivered

• Maintaining organised digital and physical filing systems

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership

• Exceptional diary and inbox management skills in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems

• Confidence working independently and using sound judgement

• Experience within property, construction or residential development is advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Trustworthy, discreet and reliable

• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

This role would suit someone who thrives in a high-responsibility position, values discretion, and enjoys being a critical support to senior leadership within a growing residential development business.