Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Maia Mack-Holmes

Description

As a Personal Assistant at Foster + Partners, you will be a trusted partner to Senior Partners and project teams, playing a vital role in keeping the studio running smoothly. This is a fast paced, people facing position where your organisation, judgement and discretion will be valued every day. You'll be at the heart of a creative environment, managing priorities, solving problems and enabling senior stakeholders to focus on design leadership.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Be a key point of support to Senior Partners in a world leading architectural studio.
• Take ownership of diaries, meetings and complex travel with confidence and autonomy.
• Work in a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Build strong relationships across teams and departments.
• Use initiative and sound judgement to stay one step ahead.
• Thrive in a dynamic, professional and creative environment.

What you will bring to the team:

• Seamless coordination of meetings, events and presentations.
• Clear, professional communication on behalf of senior leaders.
• Efficient handling of correspondence, expenses and documentation.
• Discretion and calm under pressure when priorities shift.
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a PA or similar role.
• Strong background in complex diary and international travel management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

What we offer:

We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes:

• private medical insurance for you and your family
• life assurance
• personal travel insurance
• access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching
• discount programmes for various retailers
• On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy.

To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.