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Executive Assistant - 12 month FTC
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Location

London

Type

full-time

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About this role

Agency :

Havas Lynx

Job Description :

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?

At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.

We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in London , and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Our role

As an Executive Assistant, you will provide everyday support to the team across a wide variety of areas. You will be adaptable to the busy and changing priorities of the Leadership Team (LT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), as well as thinking ahead to pre-empt issues before they arise. You will offer support to internal teams and embody Havas Lynx ethos to deliver an excellent service to the team and clients

What you can expect to be doing:

  • Diary management for senior team and others as required. Proactively manage priorities and clashes, to include pitch planning and negotiation between other Havas agencies
  • Travel bookings: book train travel and UK hotels for the whole team and liaise effectively with the Travel team for overseas bookings. Drive efficiency and cost saving by pushing for early bookings
  • Event and meeting organisation: responsible for smooth running of all internal and external meetings (e.g., slides, room set up, checking VC/technology, ordering lunch)
  • Prepare and attend meetings, capturing minutes and following up on decisions and actions
  • Expenses: monthly processing of personal payments and corporate cards for senior team (ELT, LT, Group Account Directors, Senior Account Directors, Account Directors)
  • Work with the Facilities team to ensure the office is a presentable and welcoming environment. Proactively flagging any issues with the workspace that could cause an issue for colleagues
  • Support with the completion of timesheets
  • Build strong, positive relationships and be a trusted point of contact for any queries, escalating where appropriate
  • Ensure the correct people participate in required conversations, striving to improve communication across the team
  • Understand Havas Lynx ethos and deliver a high standard of service to all stakeholders
  • Understand the company structure and build relationships with all employees, tailoring approach where appropriate

This role could be a great fit for you if:

  • You have 7+ years’ experience in an EA role ideally working in an agency environment
  • Knowledge of financial reports and ability to keep on top of expenses across a range of teams
  • Highly organised and able to effectively manage own diary, along with senior colleagues’ diaries
  • Ability to manage a number of stakeholder diaries including the CEO
  • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning

What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:

  • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)
  • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
  • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
  • Early Friday finish throughout the year
  • Seasonal working hours
  • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
  • Extensive L&D support
  • Sabbatical opportunities
  • Season ticket interest free loans for travel
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance (4x salary)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Fully compensated company events
  • Volunteer days
  • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
  • +Medicash healthcare benefit
  • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Contract Type :

Temporary

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.

Other facts

Tech stack
Diary Management,Travel Bookings,Event Organisation,Expense Management,Communication,Stakeholder Management,Problem Solving,Organisational Skills,Team Support,Relationship Building,Adaptability,Attention to Detail,Generative AI Tools,Financial Reports,Technology Proficiency

About Havas Group

TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE TO BRANDS, TO BUSINESSES AND TO PEOPLE

Founded in 1835 in Paris, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with nearly 23,000 people operating in over 100 markets and sharing one mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. To meet the needs of its clients, Havas has developed a seamlessly integrated strategy and operating system, Converged.AI, fusing all its global expertise, tools and capabilities, to create, produce, and distribute real-time, optimized, and personalized marketing solutions at scale. With inspired human ideas at the heart of this unique model, supercharged by the latest data, technology and AI, the teams work together with agility and in perfect synergy within Havas Villages to provide clients with tailor-made solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Havas is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace, that prioritizes the well-being and professional development of its talents.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Advertising Services

What you'll do

  • As an Executive Assistant, you will provide support to the Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team, managing diaries, travel bookings, and event organisation. You will also ensure effective communication and build strong relationships within the team and with stakeholders.

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