Executive Assistant - Professional Service - excellent hybrid offering

Executive Assistant – Executive Search Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

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We are working with a leading global professional services firm, seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide critical support within their fast-paced Executive Search practice.

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This role goes far beyond traditional EA duties – it blends classic executive support with project management, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality search assignments and supporting senior leaders at the forefront of the industry.

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Key Responsibilities Provide 1:2 EA support, including complex diary management and travel coordination

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Lead project coordination for search assignments, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation are met to the highest standard

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Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted first point of contact

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Prepare polished written materials including candidate reports, presentations, pitch decks, and research packs

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Support business development activity: scheduling meetings, organising client events, and managing new business enquiries

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General administrative support including expenses, invoicing, and office coordination

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About You The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years’ EA experience, ideally within professional services, executive search, or a client-facing corporate environment. You will bring:

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Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

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A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and discretion

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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High levels of energy, resilience, and attention to detail

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Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint essential; Excel desirable)

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What’s on Offer Competitive base salary + bonus

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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure

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Private medical insurance, wellbeing programmes, and employee assistance scheme

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Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection

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Cycle to Work & season ticket loan schemes

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Ongoing professional development and training

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A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global firm where you’ll be at the heart of high-level client work and executive search projects.

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Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Executive Assistant in this prestigious environment.

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