Scott Chapman
London,Essex
Summary
An experienced, professional and personable Executive Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and a knack for coordinating complex executive and C-Suite schedules and arranging national and international meetings whilst maintaining high levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Highly skilled in prioritising conflicting tasks in fast-paced environments and able to keep a sense of humour at all times!
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
ABBA Voyage
08.2025 - Current
- EA to Chief Commercial Officer
- Heavy internal, external, national and international meeting management, travel arrangements and itineraries for CCO and the wider Commercial team, minute taking and following up on actions and supporting with the preparation of presentations and marketing decks.
- Manage and deliver projects using Project Management Software.
- Office Manager duties include being the first point of contact for our Central Office, managing senior supplier relationships and ensuring communal areas are operational and well stocked.
- Assist with the onboarding and induction of new starters, liaising with all necessary departments to ensure a smooth start.
- Responsible for organising Commercial and wider company social events and activities and creating a warm, friendly and enjoyable environment for staff to work in.
Executive Assistant
The Guardian
02.2019 - 07.2025
- EA to Head of Editorial Innovation & AI
- EA to Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer and Chief Communications Officer
- EA to Director of Commercial Strategy and Director of Advertising
- Intensive diary management for various senior members of staff as well as meeting arrangements, assisting with travel, expenses, creative sessions, presentation planning and other ad hoc duties as they arise.
- Assist wider teams with tasks such as room bookings, catering, IT support and arranging external and internal events.
Business & Lifestyle Personal Assistant
Virtual PA Services
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide Business support to a range of different clients from various backgrounds and industries including extensive diary management, meeting coordination, email dictation and organisation of worldwide travel arrangements. Lifestyle support includes booking holidays, household management, event organisation and office maintenance.
Personal Assistant to HR Director
BBC
05.2016 - 11.2017
Personal Assistant to National Operations Director
Seetec
11.2015 - 05.2016
Personal Assistant to Strategic Programmes Director
News UK
01.2015 - 07.2015
Advertising Support Professional
News UK
07.2010 - 01.2015
Education
GCSEs -
A-Levels - Travel & Tourism (B), Media Studies (B), French (C)
Skills
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
Timeline
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
ABBA Voyage
08.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant
The Guardian
02.2019 - 07.2025
Business & Lifestyle Personal Assistant
Virtual PA Services
11.2017 - 01.2019
Personal Assistant to HR Director
BBC
05.2016 - 11.2017
Personal Assistant to National Operations Director
Seetec
11.2015 - 05.2016
Personal Assistant to Strategic Programmes Director
News UK
01.2015 - 07.2015
Advertising Support Professional
News UK
07.2010 - 01.2015