Executive Assistant to Europe Chair & Company Secretary

About the role

This position provides high‑level executive support to the Barclays Europe Chair and the Europe Company Secretary. Working in a fast‑paced, highly visible environment, you will interact regularly with Board members and senior leaders across Barclays Europe and the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi‑time‑zone diaries, coordinating Board, committee and governance meetings.
• Arrange end‑to‑end travel, including visas, flights, hotels and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and distribute Board papers, governance materials and confidential correspondence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, handling communications and prioritising requests.
• Monitor progress of action items and ensure all documentation is ready ahead of meetings.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting senior executives and Board‑level stakeholders.
• Expertise in complex diary and travel management across multiple regions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads and urgent projects.
• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to prepare and amend highly technical and complex documents.