Episode 1: Jessica Robbins, PA to GM at L’Oreal In the first episode of the series, Jess Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Jessica Robbins, Personal Assistant to General Manager at global beauty brand L’Oreal. Join us as we deep dive into the lives and experiences of the most successful Personal and Executive Assistants in the UK and…
For as long as we can remember, people have condemned the office pecking order as something which counters everything we should represent – diversity, gender equality, and employee rights. As assistants, we are no strangers to facing adversity however with fierce and ever growing representation of these key areas, the notion that an in-house queen/king bee still existing should be…
On a sunny Friday afternoon, we had the pleasure of heading west of London to Gilbeys Townhouse in Eton for an afternoon of exploration and an evening of quintessentially British hospitality. Situated on the High Street of Eton, close to the River Thames and between the historic buildings of Eton College and Windsor Castle, Gilbey’s is the perfect stop for…
A hidden gem, the Lock Tavern in Camden might not be a new venue but it certainly has something for everyone. Established as an institution by hosting the likes of Adele, Franz Ferdinand and Florence + The Machine on its upstairs stage (check out on their Facebook page here for future performances), The Lock Tavern it is now under new ownership…
Have you ever felt like the odd one out? That your friends, colleagues and boss are going to come to a sudden realisation that you’re a fraud and that you don’t deserve the EA role you scored 6 months ago? Or the ‘well done’ bundle for smashing your targets for the quarter? If so, you’re not alone. More commonly known…
LEMAN STREET TAVERN, ALDGATE If you want a private space for you and your guests, the private room at Leman Street Tavern, ‘The Chambers’ can be entirely yours. It lends itself perfectly to a great British banquet or a cheeky birthday bash so take a visit and enjoy some of the finest pub classic dishes and cocktails in London in…
