Executive Assistant (12 month Mat Cover)

Company description

Publicis Media helps clients drive sustainable business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to drive one-to-one consumer connections at scale. Publicis Media UK is made up of 2000 people working across market-leading media agencies including Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry as well as specialist practices Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), Performics, Publicis Sport & Entertainment, Publicis Media Content and NextTECHnow. Together they combine deep expertise in media investment, strategy, insights and analytics, data and technology, commerce, performance marketing and content. Publicis Media is part of Publicis Groupe and is present in more than 100 countries with over 108,000 people employees worldwide.

Our Commitment

Publicis Media is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Overview

We’re looking for a superstar EA who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This is a 12-month maternity cover where you’ll be the right hand to senior leaders, making sure everything runs like clockwork. If you’re proactive, confident, and love being the person everyone relies on, this is your chance to shine.

You’ll join a supportive EA team in a lively, collaborative environment where no two days are the same. It’s demanding, yes—but it’s also fun, rewarding, and full of opportunities to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll love it):

• Be the organiser-in-chief: Take full ownership of complex diaries and inboxes, giving you the chance to showcase your planning superpowers and keep the execs focused on what matters most.
• Shape big moments: From away days to high-profile meetings, you’ll be at the heart of organising events that make an impact – and you’ll get to see the results first-hand.
• Coordinate like a pro: Coordinate international trips, hotels, and itineraries, giving you insider knowledge of global business travel and the satisfaction of making it all seamless.
• Create and collaborate: Pull together polished presentations and work closely with different teams, building strong relationships across the business.
• Be the trusted right hand: Gain exposure to top-level strategy. A real opportunity to grow your confidence and profile.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Solid EA experience supporting senior leaders in a busy, high-pressure environment.
• A confident, resilient multitasker who can think ahead and act on behalf of execs.
• Discretion, professionalism, and top-notch communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with advanced MS Office skills and a knack for problem-solving.

Join a supportive EA team where no two days are the same. Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Additional information

Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans, we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page

, which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAGs (Employee Action Groups).

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