Executive Assistant, Executive Search

Recruitment or Executive Search experience essential and we will only consider applications from these areas.

An opportunity for an exceptionally organised and client-facing Executive Assistant to support on a 1:2 basis for a world-leading consultancy.

You will join a large, engaged Executive Assistant community at a thriving London office, where attention to detail and discretion are highly prized. If you're the kind of person who will always spot the typo in a company memo or an error in a contact record, we need to hear from you (please check essential requirements).

• Manage an extremely busy and fluid executive calendar efficiently, ensuring optimal use of time.
• Full inbox management and regular liaison with C‑suite‑level external stakeholders
• Prepare confidential documents, reports, and briefings for executive review (excellent MS Word skills essential)
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including transportation and accommodations.
• Project coordination of senior‑level search mandates or board development programmes to include careful upkeep of the bespoke CRM system
• Plan and organise corporate events, meetings, and other engagements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth coverage for clients within the office.

• At least 4 years of Executive Assistant experience at senior level, 2 of which MUST have been spent supporting in a recruitment or executive search setting
• High attention to detail with exceptional proof-reading skills
• High proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Degree qualification or equivalent preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with in financial services, consultancy or executive search is highly desirable

This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, hybrid working (3 days in the Victoria office) and the opportunity to work closely with top-level executives in a supportive team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

£50,000-£57,000 per year

• Performance bonus

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & well-being programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

• Monday to Friday

• London SW1V: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's (required)

• Executive Assistant: 5 years with at least two years in recruitment or executive search setting (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

In person 3 days a week (Victoria)