Lucy Abbott
London
Summary
Executive Assistant with 10+ years’ experience supporting senior leadership across corporate, academic, and healthcare environments. Skilled in managing complex diaries, international travel, and high-level stakeholder communication. Proven ability to operate in fast-paced settings, delivering seamless organisational support and prioritising competing demands. Recently completed a series of successful interim roles and now seeking a long-term EA or Office Manager position.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Sabbatical
Personal Development
2024.06 - Current
Career break following completion of multiple interim assignments; focused on travel and personal development while preparing for next long-term opportunity.
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Cochrane
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Delivered comprehensive EA support to the Editor-inChief
- Managing a complex diary for multiple senior stakeholders
- Coordinated international travel arrangements, including visas and logistics
- Ensuring timely and efficient travel experiences
- Prepared board-level documentation and facilitated key meetings
- Tracking actions for timely follow-ups across teams
PA / Marketing Assistant (Temp)
King’s College London
London
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Supported senior leadership within a busy marketing department
- Coordinated and delivered large-scale events and Open Days
- Managed communications to large internal and external audiences
- Liaised with stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution
- Maintained and updated social media platforms
Business Development Executive (Temp)
London Business School
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Coordinated senior stakeholder diaries and meetings
- Prepared high-quality client and business development materials
- Acted as first point of contact for external stakeholders
- Supported business development activity and pipeline management
- Ensured smooth delivery of meetings and events
Medical Secretary (Temp)
Sloane Square Medical
2022.02 - 2022.04
- Managed busy clinical diaries and appointment scheduling
- Liaised with patients, consultants, and insurers
- Processed billing and maintained accurate records
- Handled high call volumes in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information
Centre Administrator / PA
BCA Institute
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Provided PA support to senior leadership
- Managed diaries, travel arrangements, and communications
- Prepared reports and internal documentation
- Coordinated events and scheduling
- Maintained accurate administrative records
PA & Office Manager
Magnuson Hotels
2019.06 - 2021.11
- Supported CEO and Chairman with full EA responsibilities
- Managed day-to-day office operations and administration
- Coordinated international schedules and travel
- Handled highly confidential business information
- Acted as key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
Career Break
2012.01 - 2019.01
- Raising Children
PA / PR Assistant
ICR
2011.05 - 2012.05
- Drafted press releases and supported PR campaigns
- Monitored media coverage and tracked performance
- Coordinated media activity and communications
Private PA
Ros Orr
2008.06 - 2011.01
- Provided full administrative and personal support
- Managed diaries, travel, and events
- Maintained filing systems and documentation
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders
Education
CertHE - Journalism, Marketing & Photography
University of West London
A-Levels - Drama, Media and Film Studies
Westminster Kingsway College
10 GCSEs -
Chalfont’s Community College
Skills
- Executive-level support
- Complex diary & inbox management
- International travel & logistics
- Board-level coordination
- Event delivery
- Stakeholder engagement
- Office operations
- Confidentiality & discretion
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Communication skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sabbatical
Personal Development
2024.06 - Current
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Cochrane
2023.07 - 2024.06
PA / Marketing Assistant (Temp)
King’s College London
2022.10 - 2023.07
Business Development Executive (Temp)
London Business School
2022.05 - 2022.09
Medical Secretary (Temp)
Sloane Square Medical
2022.02 - 2022.04
Centre Administrator / PA
BCA Institute
2021.12 - 2022.03
PA & Office Manager
Magnuson Hotels
2019.06 - 2021.11
Career Break
2012.01 - 2019.01
PA / PR Assistant
ICR
2011.05 - 2012.05
Private PA
Ros Orr
2008.06 - 2011.01
CertHE - Journalism, Marketing & Photography
University of West London
A-Levels - Drama, Media and Film Studies
Westminster Kingsway College
10 GCSEs -
Chalfont’s Community College