Director of people Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

EA to the COO
Wellcome Trust —London
- £47,040 - £58,800 a year
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- IT
3d
Head of Learning & Development
Searchlight Ventures —Westminster
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Head of Learning & Development
Searchlight Ventures Ltd —London
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
PSG Program Senior Director
Boston Consulting Group —London
- £195,000 - £227,500 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
Head of Learning & Development
Trainline —London
- £100,000 - £110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
12d
Senior Director, People Operations
Legora —London
- £251,600 - £296,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Leadership
10d
Executive Director of People and Culture
NSPCC —London
- £120,000 - £130,000 a year
People & Culture Director, Production
Warner Bros. Discovery —Leavesden Green
- No degree
- Travel
- Human resources
Director of Health and Safety
University College London —London
- Up to £130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Driving
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Director of Quality
CECOS College London —London
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Quick apply
3d
Director of Security Operations
Wave —London
- Up to £190,900 a year
- Remote
- Childcare
- Up to 50% travel
- English
Head of/Director, Government Affairs - UK & EU
Hims & Hers —London
- £140,000 - £155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
Director of People and Culture
City of Westminster Council —Westminster
- £119,637 - £164,244 a year
Senior People Business Partner (France & UK)
Crunchyroll, LLC —London
- £75,200 - £94,000 a year
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Human resources
- Life insurance
12d
PA to MD, Head of CIB Coverage
Lloyds Banking Group —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Head of People Systems
HCA Healthcare UK —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Human resources
- IT
- Employee discount
Director of Operational People Services
City St George's, University of London —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Human resources
Director of Therapeutic Services
Head Office —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Learning
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation —London
- £72,000 - £76,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Head of Positive Impact
Jacada Travel —London
- £58,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Project management
- Work from home
8d

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EA to the COO

Wellcome Trust -
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Job details

Permanent
£47,040 - £58,800 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Oracle
Project coordination
Microsoft Office
IT
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Salary: £47,040 - £58,800 p.a

Closing date: 15 July 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: 1st stage (w/c 20 July 2026), 2nd stage (w/c 27 July)

Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who will provide support to Maggy Chan, our Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

You will help the COO to deliver the mission by ensuring her time is optimised and prioritised for the benefit of Wellcome.

What will I be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to play a key role in supporting the COO and the broader Operations team in delivering on Wellcome’s inspiring mission. Your primary focus will be using your judgement to proactively anticipate challenges, adjusting schedules, managing stakeholders and working with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively to ensure delivery to deadlines. The role is essential to the smooth running of the COO’s office, being the central point of contact for the team and working closely with the Head of Executive Office, ensuring access to the COO as required.

As an Executive Assistant you will:

Provide comprehensive executive and departmental administrative support to the COO, proactively resolving operational issues and coordinating effectively with the CEO Office, Executive Director offices, and key teams across the organisation.
Manage the COO’s complex diary and scheduling, using sound judgement to coordinate meetings, resolve conflicts, and adapt calendars dynamically to changing priorities.
Prepare and coordinate high-quality agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and meeting documentation, ensuring the COO was effectively supported for internal and external engagements through timely collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation.
Coordinate internal, external, and department-wide meetings and events, managing agendas, documentation, and minutes while collaborating across teams to ensure effective planning and delivery of key organisational initiatives.
Manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements for the COO, producing detailed itineraries and coordinating tailored briefing packs to support effective engagement during business trips.
Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures, maintain departmental business continuity plans, and promote adherence to governance, expenses, hospitality, and compliance requirements.
Support departmental budget management by monitoring expenditure, reviewing financial reports, and processing expenses and invoices in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Manage departmental office operations and facilities, coordinating workspace moves, procurement of furniture and supplies, and liaising with facilities teams to maintain an efficient working environment.

Is this job for me?

You will enjoy this role if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy supporting senior leaders, and excel at managing complex priorities. You are highly organised, proactive, and skilled at coordinating meetings, travel, communications, and operations while building strong relationships across an organisation and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Minimum Criteria:

Executive Assistant/Office Management experience, supporting stakeholders at a senior level.
Advanced IT Skills – excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, expenses software (e.g. Oracle), CRM (e.g. Salesforce).
Manage calendars effectively while demonstrating strong written and verbal communication, organisation, planning, and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
Excellent time management, and project coordination skills to ensure efficient scheduling and delivery of work.

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.

Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at [email protected]

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