Julie Cobbold
London
Summary
Experienced Executive Assistant and Office Manager with over 10 years supporting senior leaders and managing busy office operations. Skilled in diary and travel management, HR and payroll support, event coordination and confidential administration.
Trusted for professionalism, organisation and discretion, with proven ability to keep fast-paced environments running smoothly.
Now returning to the workforce with fresh energy and commitment to delivery reliable business support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Career Break - family focus
None
London
12.2012 - Current
Took a planned career break to raise family and manage personal responsibilities. Now returning to the workforce with refreshed energy and commitment to professional EA/Office Management roles.
Executive assistant and Office Manager
SPIKA
London
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed day-to-day office activities, including facilities, budget oversight, supplier coordination, and staffing.
- Assisted with HR functions such as health & safety procedure, payroll processing and staff onboarding procedures.
- Coordinated staff social events and company gatherings to foster engagement.
- Optimised workflows to achieve cost reductions and improve operational efficiency.
Executive assistant to European President
TBWA London
London
12.2000 - 12.2010
- Delivered comprehensive executive support, managing diaries, inboxes, and complex international travel arrangements.
- Provided lifestyle management duties for CEO and his family
- Organised senior executive meetings worldwide, preparing agendas and overseeing follow-up actions.
- Acted as a key liaison among executives, clients, and stakeholders.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling highly-sensitive information with discretion.
Education
GCSEs -
Caterham High School
LondonA-Levels -
Caterham High School
LondonCertificate of Higher Education - Humanities
Open University
LondonSome College (No Degree) - Office Management And Business Administration
Redbridge College
LondonSkills
- Executive support and diary management
- Travel coordination and itinerary planning
- Office administration and facilities management
- HR support and payroll processing
- Event coordination and meeting planning
- Confidential information management
- Supplier relationship management
- Budget tracking and expense reporting
- Organizational and time management
Affiliations
- I am actively involved in athletics coaching at my local athletics club, where I plan and deliver training sessions and support young athletes in their development. This hobby has strengthened my skills in organisation, communication and mentoring, while also reflecting my commitment, energy and enjoyment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Accomplishments
UKA Tier 2 Athletics Coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Break - family focus
None
12.2012 - Current
Executive assistant and Office Manager
SPIKA
12.2011 - 01.2013
Executive assistant to European President
TBWA London
12.2000 - 12.2010
GCSEs -
Caterham High School
A-Levels -
Caterham High School
Certificate of Higher Education - Humanities
Open University
Some College (No Degree) - Office Management And Business Administration
Redbridge College