Admin Team Leader / Executive Assistant

Joss Search & Selection Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity firm in Greater London is looking for an Admin Team Leader / Executive Assistant to blend leadership with hands-on EA support. You will lead a team of assistants, managing HR matters, conflict resolution, and improving workflows. The ideal candidate has extensive Financial Services experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. This opportunity offers a supportive culture and benefits including private medical care and 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private medical & dental

1 day WFH

Qualifications

• Extensive Financial Services experience, ideally in Private Equity or Investment Banking.
• Strong hands-on leadership skills.
• Proven ability to handle performance, absence, and team-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the EA team.
• Managing HR matters including absence and wellbeing.
• Supporting conflict resolution and maintaining team engagement.
• Improving processes, workflows, and team operations.
• Overseeing daily EA standards across diary, travel, and project support.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Admin Team Leader / Executive Assistant

We’ve taken on a fantastic opportunity with a highly respected Private Equity firm known for its collaborative and forward-thinking culture. This hybrid leadership/EA role is perfect for someone who wants to combine strategic team management with hands‑on EA support, while showcasing strong organisational skills and emotional intelligence. The business has a global presence and a supportive, inclusive environment where the EA team is genuinely valued.

THE ROLE:

This position blends leadership with EA responsibilities, supporting senior professionals while overseeing a team of assistants. Day to day will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the EA team
• Managing HR matters including absence, maternity, and wellbeing
• Supporting conflict resolution and maintaining team engagement
• Improving processes, workflows, and team operations
• Overseeing daily EA standards across diary, travel, and project support
• Managing allocations and workloads
• Assisting with internal events and recruitment
• Running team meetings and ensuring strong performance across the board

This role is ideal for a calm, confident leader with extensive Financial Services experience (ideally Private Equity or Investment Banking) who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and remains composed under pressure. The successful candidate will bring strong, hands‑on leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to handle performance, absence, and team‑related matters. They will be confident leading an established group, able to build trust quickly, and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence, along with solid EA experience to support senior stakeholders when required.

BENEFITS AND DETAILS:

• Core Hours: 9:00am–6:00pm
• 1 day WFH
• 30 days annual leave
• Private medical & dental
• And more!

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a seasoned EA looking for their next step — apply now!

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.