- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
Belmond is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support its General Counsel and SVP Finance, enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities while handling sensitive information with discretion. The role covers executive administration, global travel, presentations, workflow optimisation, budgets and invoices, document execution, team support and events in a fast-paced, international environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Proactively manage complex, fast-moving calendars, scheduling and stakeholder coordination across time zones.
- Oversee global travel arrangements and serve as the primary operational link for travel systems such as Grey Dawes, including profile creation and booking coordination as needed.
- Use modern workplace technology and software tools to maximise personal and team productivity.
- Design, structure and refine executive presentations, decks and visual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Audit daily workflows and administrative procedures, identify bottlenecks and implement more efficient processes.
- Test new tools, refine existing processes and continuously improve team operations.
- Collaborate with team members to track and manage team budgets, coordinate payment of legal invoices and support financial reporting.
- Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring timely approvals, vendor coordination and accurate tracking against team budgets.
- Coordinate formal signing and authorisation processes for official team paperwork.
- Provide reliable, approachable support to the teams in daily interactions.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain professional boundaries.
- Plan, coordinate and execute team events, office lunches and training sessions.
Qualifications
- Significant experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and executive materials.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Confidence using AI to improve productivity, prepare high-quality content and support day-to-day work.
- Experience using Workday is desirable.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, international environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary and preferred-rate experiences at Belmond destinations; private medical insurance and dental plans; group pension plan; 25 days of annual leave, excluding UK bank holidays; lifestyle and employee assistance programs; onsite gym facilities; hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Culture
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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