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.
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