Executive Assistant

Role overview

This permanent Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant position is based in London, UK and is a full-time role of 40 hours per week. The role supports a subunit head and a Global Client Director by providing dependable administrative, organisational and operational assistance that keeps day-to-day activities running smoothly. It calls for discretion, strong prioritisation, and the ability to stay composed when demands change quickly.

About the employer

Tata Consultancy Services is a purpose-driven transformation organisation focused on helping businesses create meaningful impact through technology. The company works with major UK and global brands and offers opportunities to contribute to ambitious work, build stakeholder relationships, and keep learning across teams and projects.

What you will do

• Manage executive calendars and coordinate day-to-day scheduling.
• Arrange meetings and events, including logistics and agenda support.
• Handle travel planning, expense tracking, and broader administrative planning.
• Support contract documentation and the signature workflow.
• Maintain professional communication with stakeholders across and outside the business.
• Work independently or collaboratively, including in remote and in-person settings, with limited supervision.
• Respond effectively to shifting priorities, short deadlines, and budget constraints.

What you need

• Strong experience in event coordination and on-site support.
• Ability to organise meetings, agendas, and scheduling details efficiently.
• Experience planning complex travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Comfort with finance administration such as invoice handling and expense processing.
• Good judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Capability in collating data, analysing it, and preparing reports.
• Understanding of office operations and maintaining smooth daily workflows.
• Excellent organisation, planning, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Confident use of Office 365 and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Professional manner and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Previous experience supporting senior management as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant is preferred.

Benefits and culture

• Competitive pay with pension, healthcare, life assurance, a laptop, and a phone.
• Access to extensive training resources.
• Discounts across the wider Tata network.
• Recognition as a top employer in the UK and globally.
• A culture focused on inclusion, wellbeing, volunteering, and social networks.
• Access to employee networks covering gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ and allies, mental health, disability and neurodiversity, and more.
• Support for health and wellness initiatives, sports activities, and community events.

Accessibility and application support

If you need help completing the application or require the document in another format, contact UKI.recruitment@tcs.com or call the TCS London Office on 02031552100 and use the subject line “Application Support Request”. If you need adjustments to the application process or interview, use the subject line “Adjustment Request” or call the same London Office number. Requests are welcome before applying or at any point during recruitment.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer is committed to accessibility and inclusion in line with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and encourages disabled candidates to apply.

Next steps

Because many applications are expected, individual status updates may not be sent to every applicant. If no direct reply is received within 30 days, the application should be considered unsuccessful for this occasion.