Executive Assistant | International Executive Search Firm | London
£58,000 + Generous Bonus & Benefits | Hybrid (3 Office / 2 WFH)
** Executive search experience strongly preferred **
Join a highly regarded international executive search firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding results, retaining top talent, and offering long-term career progression within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
The Role
Supporting two successful Consultants in a fast-paced 1:2 capacity, you’ll play a critical role in the successful delivery of retained executive search assignments. This is a varied, deadline-driven role requiring exceptional organisation, sound judgement, and the confidence to manage priorities independently while building strong relationships with senior clients and candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage senior client and candidate relationships with professionalism, discretion, and excellent communication skills.
- Coordinate complex international diaries, travel, interviews, and meetings across multiple time zones.
- Produce high-quality candidate reports, references, proposals, and briefing documents with speed and accuracy.
- Support the end-to-end delivery of executive search assignments, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
- Anticipate Consultants’ needs, proactively managing competing priorities and acting on their behalf where appropriate.
- Conduct research using internal and external resources to support search assignments and client presentations.
- Maintain accurate assignment administration and database records.
- Provide support across the EA team when required.
About You
- Previous Executive Assistant experience within executive search (or management consulting) is essential.
- Experienced supporting senior Consultants or Partners in a demanding professional services environment.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Proactive, resourceful, and confident working autonomously.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative, team-focused approach.
- Stable career history demonstrating commitment and reliability.
- Advanced MS Office skills and confidence using databases and research tools.
Package
£58,000 salary plus generous bonus and comprehensive benefits, with hybrid working (three days in the London office and two days from home).
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