Founded in 2016, The Assistant Room was created to raise the standard of professional development for Business Support Professionals, a group consistently overlooked when it comes to investment in career progression, leadership training, and long-term growth.

Our Founder, Jessica Gardiner, spent over a decade working as an Executive Assistant to C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs in some of the most high-pressure, high-profile environments. Having seen first-hand the challenges and lack of structured support for people in these roles, she set out to build something that had never existed, a platform dedicated solely to the development, recognition, and empowerment of Business Support Professionals.

What began as a digital platform and industry blog has since grown into a global business, now supporting members across 30+ countries. Today, The Assistant Room partners with FTSE 100 companies, global corporates, and high-growth businesses to elevate the impact of their support teams,  improving engagement, boosting retention, and building internal leadership pipelines.

Through our award-winning events, international podcast, and industry-leading membership, we provide access to expert-led training, career mentorship, and a global network of like-minded professionals.

From London to New York, Sydney to Singapore, we’re reshaping what it means to work in a support role, and putting Business Support Professionals at the centre of business success.