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We offer some hybrid working flexibility. The role suits someone who can adapt to varied start and finish times and different working days in the office.\nWe will discuss what is important to you and balance this with business requirements during the recruitment process.\nSalary and benefits: £40,000-£45,000 plus an indicative bonus range of 8-16% private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, up to 12% pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.\nClosing date: 5th November 2026\nTo make things easier, you might want to save this advert now, it won’t be accessible after the closing date.\nWho are we?\nWe’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.\nLife today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.\nWe are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to join our Executive Support community in London, providing high-quality support to senior leaders within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.\nThis is more than a traditional PA role. You will become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, helping them operate effectively in a complex and constantly evolving business. 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Responsibilities will include:\nComplex diary and calendar management\nCoordinating meetings, events and leadership engagements\nCo-ordination and management of UK and international travel, including complex itineraries and associated logistics and travel arrangements \nPreparing and coordinating high-quality briefing materials and documentation, ensuring the leader has the information they need for key meetings and commitments\nSupporting team and leadership meetings, including coordinating actions and follow-up activities\nManaging expenses and administrative processes\nBuilding strong relationships with senior stakeholder across the business and with a range of external stakeholders\nManaging competing priorities and responding effectively when plans or business requirements change\nAnticipating needs, solving problems and ensuring leaders are set up for success\nProviding wider business and administrative support as required\nWhat we are looking for\nSomeone who has PA or Executive Assistant experience supporting senior stakeholders\nThrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly\nIs highly organised and confident manging multiple and competing demands\nDemonstrates excellent judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and business-sensitive information\nBuilds strong relationships and communicates confidently at all levels\nTakes ownership, anticipates requirements and works proactively with minimal direction\nComfortable using their oven judgment to resolve day -to -day issues\nFlexible in their approach and willing to support the wider team when needed\nEnjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team culture\nOur ways of working\nThis role requires a minimum of four days per week in our London office. 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