Executive Assistant and HR Assistant

C & C search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a Venture Capital firm to recruit an Executive Assistant / HR Assistant for a 6-month contract. The role includes high-level executive support, onboarding, and HR administration in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have proven experience in a fast-paced setting, strong organizational, and communication skills. This hybrid position requires 3 days in the office and offers a salary of £55,000 – £60,000 plus benefits including 30 days holiday and flexible working culture.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Weekly free lunch in the office

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to HR operations or onboarding is advantageous.
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level 1:1 executive support including diary management.
• Support onboarding and tactical HR administration.
• Coordinate senior hiring logistics and support initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

High emotional intelligence

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

C&C Search is partnering with a leading Venture Capital firm to recruit an Executive Assistant / HR Assistant on a 6 month contract.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position

Executive Assistant / HR Assistant

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 + benefits

Hybrid set up

3 days in the office

Benefits

30 days holiday, weekly free lunch in the office, strong benefits package, collaborative culture

What they do

Venture Capital.

Size of company

Medium.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for

This is a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a genuinely entrepreneurial mindset. The business has a collaborative culture where people are trusted, empowered, and encouraged to contribute ideas.

The leadership team operates at a Defines pace with ambitious standards, creating excellent exposure and learning opportunities for those who thrive in dynamic environments.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position

• Providing high-level 1:1 executive support including complex diary management, meeting coordination, and forward planning.
• Anticipating priorities, creating structure, and proactively managing logistics in a fast-moving environment.
• Supporting onboarding and tactical HR administration alongside exposure to operational projects.
• Coordinating senior hiring logistics and supporting ad hoc initiatives across the business.
• Acting as a trusted partner to the executive, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

What background and experience are the company looking for

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant within a fast-paced, high-performance environment (VC, PE, high-growth tech, or similar desirable).
• Exposure to HR operations, onboarding, or Office Manager responsibilities would be highly advantageous.
• аамҭ Strong organisational skills encountering the ability to anticipate, prioritise, and operate autonomously.
• High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with the confidence to operate at peer level and contribute ideas.

Contact

Michelle Muthoni | Senior Talent Associate

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

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