Senior Executive Assistant (Business & Private) in City of London

Private & Business Executive Assistant | Founder Support | London, Remote & International Travel | Highly Competitive Package

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Private & Business Executive Assistant to support a highly successful entrepreneur and founder operating across technology, investment, environmental initiatives and international projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, founder-led organisation, supporting an exceptionally dynamic principal across business and private commitments. Offering a highly competitive package, international travel and the opportunity to work at the highest level, this role would suit an outstanding Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Position:

Private & Business Executive Assistant

Salary:

£100,000 plus (depending on experience)

Hybrid set up:

Remote-first with regular London presence, international travel approximately one week per month

Benefits:

Highly competitive package, international travel opportunities, flexible remote working, exposure to global stakeholders, opportunity to work across business and philanthropic ventures, and the chance to play a key role within a growing organisation

What they do:

An innovative organisation operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial technology and environmental impact. The business works alongside governments, financial institutions and global stakeholders while also supporting a significant environmental and conservation-focused initiative.

Size of company:

Entrepreneurial, founder-led and growing

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside an ambitious and highly driven founder who is building exciting ventures with global reach. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative, offering significant exposure, responsibility and trust. The successful candidate will become a true right-hand partner, with the autonomy to make decisions, solve problems independently and play a key role in the ongoing growth of both the business and wider initiatives. This role would suit someone who enjoys operating at pace, taking ownership and delivering an exceptional standard of support.

Key responsibilities for this Private & Business Executive Assistant position:

• Manage an exceptionally complex and ever-changing global diary, inbox and schedule across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate extensive international travel, detailed itineraries, logistics, meetings, events and private appointments with exceptional attention to detail.
• Act as a trusted right-hand support to the founder, managing both business and personal priorities while liaising with senior stakeholders, investors, advisers and external partners.
• Prepare meeting materials, briefing packs, board documentation and operational updates, ensuring all commitments and actions are followed through.
• Provide seamless support across business operations, fundraising activity, private commitments and special projects.
• Travel internationally with the principal when required and remain calm, adaptable and solutions-focused when plans change at short notice.
• Support the establishment of a new London office, coordinating suppliers, facilities and operational processes.
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues before they arise and independently deliver effective solutions.

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Significant Executive Assistant experience supporting a founder, entrepreneur, UHNW individual, celebrity or other high‑profile principal.
• Proven experience operating within a highly demanding, fast‑paced and responsive environment.
• Demonstrable expertise managing complex international travel, global diary management and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Experience supporting both business and private responsibilities simultaneously.
• Outstanding organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly proactive with the ability to work autonomously and anticipate requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent judgement and discretion.
• Comfortable working flexibly outside traditional office hours when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Previous experience within technology, investment, financial services, private office, family office or entrepreneurial businesses would be advantageous.
• Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, board governance or office setup projects would be highly beneficial.

Who is recruiting for this role:

Grace Douds

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.

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