Executive Assistant, Hay House UK
Full-time permanent position; hybrid working
Hay House is the UK's leading publisher of non-fiction books, digital products and online courses in the personal development, holistic health and spirituality space. We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director and Director of Operations. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to strategic planning and operational excellence within a dynamic publishing environment.
We are looking for a highly capable, organised and forward-thinking EA with a minimum of three years' experience in publishing or a similar fast-paced, creative industry.
The Role
This is not a traditional diary-management position. The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to the Directors, ensuring they are operating at their highest level of impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing complex scheduling and prioritisation of key internal and external meetings
Preparing high-quality presentations, reports and board-level materials
Supporting and coordinating strategic projects across departments
Overseeing publishing contract coordination and documentation processes
Assisting directly with company-wide strategic planning initiatives
Acting as a gatekeeper and ensuring follow-through on key actions and decisions
Improving publishing systems, workflows and operational efficiencies
About You
You are calm, highly organised and thrive in a fast-moving environment. You bring both structure and flexibility, understanding when to follow process and when to adapt.
Essential qualities and skills:
Minimum 3 years' experience as an Executive Assistant within publishing or a comparable industry
Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
Confident and professional, with the ability to hold senior leaders accountable
Strong systems thinker with excellent digital fluency
Active, hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and insight
Numerate and comfortable working with budgets, data and reports
Excellent written English and strong presentation skills
Proactive, solutions-focused and able to anticipate needs
Creative thinker with the ability to offer thoughtful insights
Structured yet flexible in approach
Why Join Hay House UK?
This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of a leading publisher in the personal development space. You will work closely with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to the growth and evolution of the business.
If you are a highly capable Executive Assistant ready to operate at a strategic level, we would love to hear from you. We offer a hybrid working environment and expect that you will work from our central London office three days a week.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the post and relevant experience to
Hay House employs people based on their abilities, and we welcome applications from any individual, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Closing date for applications: 11 March 2026