Executive Assistant

About the Role

SLB is a global technology company focused on advancing energy innovation for a more balanced planet. The organisation works to unlock energy access through technology while supporting the transition to lower emissions and a net-zero future. With more than 98,000 people across 120 countries, SLB offers the chance to contribute to work that sits at the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability.

This position is for an Executive Assistant based in London, UK, on a permanent full-time basis with a hybrid office-based work pattern. The role supports senior leadership through high-level administrative and strategic coordination in a fast-moving environment where professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain demanding calendars, arrange meetings, and resolve scheduling clashes with good judgement.
• Organise domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visa arrangements, transfers, and accommodation.
• Draft, review, and manage correspondence while serving as a first point of contact for the executive and their team.
• Join meetings when required, record minutes, and ensure action items are followed through to completion.
• Stay ahead of the executive’s needs and balance shifting priorities proactively.
• Work with internal colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders in a polished and professional manner.
• Create, edit, and proofread reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with a high level of care and discretion.
• Support strategic projects by monitoring milestones and coordinating input across teams.
• Arrange important events such as leadership offsites and external engagements.
• Manage expenses, budget tracking, purchase orders, and invoice approvals for the executive office.
• Process expenses promptly and handle purchase order administration accurately.
• Look for ways to improve administrative workflows and introduce more effective systems.
• Carry out occasional travel if needed.
• Take on other duties as required by the business, which may change over time according to company needs.

Skills and Experience

• Strong written and spoken communication with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adjust tone and style for different audiences.
• Confidence in producing polished documents, presentations, and briefing notes.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Sound judgement in deciding what to prioritise and when to escalate issues.
• Structured approach to managing records, information, and files.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Calm, composed, and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Diplomatic, discreet, and consistently professional in interactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort using collaboration and project tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work effectively with other Executive Assistants.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative support role.
• Proven capability of supporting leaders at Director level.
• Experience managing complex international travel arrangements.
• Strong history of handling confidential information responsibly and with integrity.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Preferred background in a corporate, professional services, or regulated setting.
• Experience supporting minute-taking or committee work is an advantage.
• Project coordination exposure is desirable.
• Degree-level education or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Personal qualities should include initiative, resilience, adaptability, trustworthiness, and a collaborative mindset.

Additional Information

This is a permanent role based in London, UK. The work schedule is hybrid and office-based. Occasional travel may be required. SLB is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.