Executive Assistant

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Global Reward Director. This is a critical role at the centre of WPP’s global People function. The role works closely with senior stakeholders in the People, Finance, Legal leadership team as well as the offices of the CEO and Board directors , ensuring the Global Reward Director’s time, priorities and interactions are well managed and aligned. Working in close partnership with members of the People Leadership Team, supporting the execution of the People leadership agenda and ensuring priorities are well coordinated day-to-day. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and their Executive Assistants, and quickly become a rusted partner— acting as an extension of the office and supporting the delivery of priorities through strong coordination, communication and follow-up, in a fast-moving, global business. The right person will be a credible and highly capable operator, able to work with pace, judgement and independence. Integrity and high professional standards are critical given your access to sensitive information. You’ll be comfortable navigating complexity, managing competing demands, and operating with a high level of confidentiality. This is a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is organised, technology savvy and curious to learn AI tools such as Co-Pilot. You will be highly responsive and comfortable thinking on your feet, with the ability to adapt quickly as priorities shift. You’ll bring structure, clarity and pace to a high-volume, complex environment—ensuring the CPO can operate effectively and focus on the highest priorities What you'll be doing: Partnering closely with Global Reward Director to manage a complex and fast-changing diary across multiple time zones, ensuring time is aligned to key priorities Managing inbox and communications, driving clear prioritisation, responsiveness and follow-up across a high volume of requests Acting as a key coordination point for Group Reward across the People function, CEO Office and wider leadership team Building strong relationships across…