CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Personal Assistant

CW Site - GBR - London - 25 Baker Street Full time

Job Title

Personal Assistant

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Title: Team Secretary / Personal Assistant – Capital Markets
Location: London, UK
Service Line: Capital Markets
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Team Secretary / Personal Assistant to join the London Capital Markets team based in Baker Street, London.
This role will provide high-level administrative and organisational support to a busy, transaction focused team. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient running of day-to-day activities, supporting senior stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of client instructions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Team & Administrative Support
  • Provide full secretarial and PA support to a team of fee earners, including senior leadership
  • Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, prioritising meetings and resolving conflicts
  • Arrange internal and external meetings, including logistics, room bookings, and hospitality
  • Coordinate UK and international travel, including itineraries and visa requirements where applicable
  • Process expenses in line with company policies
Document Production & Reporting
  • Prepare, format, and proofread reports, client presentations, and marketing materials to a high standard
  • Assist with the production of pitches, submissions, and investment memoranda
  • Maintain accurate document management and filing systems
Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a professional point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners
  • Ensure all communications are handled promptly and professionally
Deal & Pipeline Support
  • Assist with transaction processes, including coordinating documentation and timelines
  • Support pipeline tracking, reporting, and CRM system updates
  • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. finance, legal, compliance) to support deal execution
Financial Administration
  • Assist with invoicing, billing processes, and fee tracking
  • Support budget monitoring and reporting where required
General Support
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support as required
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance team efficiency
Skills & Experience
Essential:
  • Proven experience as a Team Secretary, PA, or EA within a professional services environment (real estate, property, finance, or similar)
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
Desirable:
  • Experience within a transactionally focused team working to tight timetables 




 

 

 




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