Assistant to Managing Partner (Company Founder)

Assistant to Managing Partner – Luxury & Fashion Executive Search

Location: Hybrid/London-based

Reports to: Managing Partner

Type: Full-Time contract for 3 months with the opportunity to extend

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About SILK Search

SILK Search is a boutique executive search firm specialising in placing transformative leadership talent across the world’s most iconic and innovative brands in luxury, fashion, and lifestyle. With a global network, a highly tailored approach, and a deep understanding of brand culture, we partner with founders, CEOs, and creative leaders to build high-performing teams and shape the future of the industry.

In addition to executive search, the Managing Partner is involved in a portfolio of entrepreneurial and advisory projects within the creative, consumer, and wellbeing sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Role Overview

As Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of both SILK Search and adjacent ventures. You’ll provide strategic support across executive search mandates, client communications, scheduling, research, and project coordination.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance, detail-driven setting and enjoys working closely with senior leadership. The role requires maturity, discretion, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with calm efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage a complex, ever-changing calendar of meetings, interviews, and travel
• Coordinate across international time zones and multiple projects
• Prepare briefing packs, agendas, and follow-ups for client and candidate meetings
• Organise detailed travel itineraries and logistics

Communication & Correspondence

• Draft clear, polished communications, presentations, and reports
• Liaise with high-level clients and candidates, often at board or C-suite level
• Represent SILK Search with professionalism, discretion, and warmth

Search Process Support

• Track the progress of executive searches and manage candidate pipelines
• Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communication
• Support the preparation of client deliverables including market maps, shortlists, and reference summaries

Operations & Admin

• Maintain and update CRM systems and databases
• Assist with internal operations and the coordination of ongoing projects
• Provide light personal assistance support where required (e.g. diary, logistics, events)
• Contribute to the organisation of team or client-facing events

Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years supporting a senior executive or leadership team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Tech-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office; CRM/database experience a plus
• Discreet, emotionally intelligent, and solutions-oriented

Desirable

• Experience in executive search, fashion/luxury, or a creative sector
• Interest in leadership, design, entrepreneurship, or the business of creativity
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a flexible and calm presence

Why Join SILK Search?

• Be part of a growing, values-led business shaping leadership in fashion, luxury, and lifestyle
• Gain insight into both executive search and a wider portfolio of entrepreneurial ventures
• Work closely with a respected industry leader with a global network and dynamic agenda
• Opportunity to take on more strategic responsibility as the business evolves
• A refined, fast-moving, and collaborative environment where high standards meet creative energy