Executive Assistant – Leadership Support (Newcastle)

About the role

KPMG is seeking an Executive Assistant to join its Leadership Support Team in Newcastle. Reporting to the Geographic Lead Partner, you will provide professional, proactive support that enables the Partner to stay organized, connected, and focused on strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the GEO Lead Partner’s diary, schedule meetings, and handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and collate briefing materials.
• Monitor correspondence, follow‑ups, and key deadlines.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Support expense preparation, invoice processing, and general administrative duties.
• Coordinate client meetings, internal catch‑ups, and stakeholder interactions.
• Maintain accurate contact information and update CRM systems as required.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal teams, clients, and visitors.
• Assist with office coordination, room bookings, catering, and visitor arrangements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture and identify simple process improvements.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative support.
• Strong diary, meeting, travel, and email management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Proactive, practical, and solutions‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.