EA | Maternity Contract (Jan start)

LRA Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

LRA Search is recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover based in our Central London offices. The role provides high-level support to a Partner and the wider team, with opportunities to engage in invoicing, bidding, and submission activities.

This office-based position offers a collaborative team environment, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a respected property consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant and strong team administration
• Confidence supporting Partners and senior leadership
• Experience with invoicing and billing processes
• Exposure to bids, tenders and submission work
• Proactive, organized and personable approach
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle priorities
• Genuine team player with strong relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level EA support to a Partner and the wider team
• Collaborate with another Team Assistant to ensure smooth operations
• Assist with invoicing and billing processes
• Support bids, tenders and submission work
• Office-based role with a collaborative, professional environment

Skills

EA experience

Team administration

Senior leadership support

Invoicing & billing

Bids & tenders

Proactive & organized

Team player

Job description

Executive Assistant – 12-Month Maternity Cover

£35,000–£42,000 + Benefits | Central London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a highly regarded and well-established property consultancy on a 12-month maternity cover contract, starting in late January 2027.

• Based in lovely offices in a fantastic Central London location, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a credible, respected business with an excellent reputation in the property sector. The role will involve providing high-level EA support to a Partner, alongside supporting the wider team. You will work closely with another Team Assistant, forming part of a lovely, collaborative and supportive team.
• There is genuine board and Partner-level exposure within this position, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at a senior level, takes pride in delivering first‑class support and wants the opportunity to really make an impression.
• Alongside traditional EA responsibilities, the role also incorporates broader team administration and business support. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with previous team administration experience, ideally within a professional services or property environment. Experience managing invoicing and billing processes, as well as assisting with bids, tenders and submission work, would be a real advantage.
• This is an office‑based role, with some flexibility, and would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team and thrives in a professional, busy and friendly working environment.

What we're looking for:

• Previous EA and strong team administration experience.
• Confidence supporting at Partner and senior leadership level.
• Experience with invoicing and billing processes.
• Exposure to bids, tenders and submission work.
• A proactive, organised and personable approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• A genuine team player who enjoys building strong working relationships.

The details:

• Contract: 12‑month maternity cover.
• Start date: Late January 2027.
• Salary: £35,000–£42,000 + benefits.
• Location: Fantastic Central London offices.
• Working pattern: Office‑based with some flexibility.
• Team: Working closely with another Team Assistant, supporting a Partner and the wider team.

A lovely opportunity to join a respected property consultancy, work with a great team and gain valuable exposure at board and Partner level.