Executive Assistant (Executive Search)

Executive Assistant – Executive Search
£54,000 – £58,000 + benefits & discretionary bonus
London | Hybrid

A leading global executive search firm is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a Senior Partner in a high‑profile, fast‑paced role. You will manage 15+ concurrent mandates across global financial services and entrepreneurial businesses, acting as a trusted “safe pair of hands” who thrives under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Partner to ensure they are kept up to date on all assignment matters
• Manage complex diaries across multiple time zones
• Administer the end to end search process, arrange interviews, produce reports and being the interface for all matters
• Organise travel and expenses
• Prepare and coordinate documentation to tight deadlines
• Maintain the firm’s in‑house database

Team & Culture:

• Part of a collaborative Financial Services and wider EA team
• Non‑hierarchical, social, and inclusive culture with strong focus on wellbeing, staff engagement, and retention
• Open communication channels and active leadership support help
• EAs feel valued and connected
• The whole office celebrates new business successes and avoids siloed working
• Excellent long‑term career development, stability, and job security

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced EA, ideally in executive search
• Calm, confident, highly organised, and proactive
• Strong team player with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; quick to learn internal systems

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Salary: £54,000 – £58,000 + discretionary bonus and benefits
• Hybrid: 3 days in office, flexible to align with Senior Partner
• Core hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm