EA to Co-Founder

C&C Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting an Executive Assistant to support a senior co-founder within a globally renowned private equity firm. The role combines complex calendar management, travel logistics and high-level administrative support in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, plan board-facing events, coordinate travel across borders and ensure discretion and efficiency at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a senior executive in a demanding environment.
• Exceptional travel management for domestic and international itineraries.
• Discretion with confidential information and high integrity.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive business and personal support to a co-founder
• Complex calendar management, project coordination, expenses, correspondence and administrative support
• Arrange intricate domestic and international travel, including private aviation, commercial flights, accommodation, visas and logistics
• Plan and coordinate high-profile events including board meetings, private dinners, team events and stakeholder engagements
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Support personal errands, gifting, shopping and household-related coordination
• Liaise with vendors, household managers and service providers to ensure seamless execution
• Conduct research, gather information and proactively solve problems on behalf of the executive

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a senior executive within a globally renowned alternative investment firm. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, fast-paced and prestigious organisation, working at the heart of an international business with exposure to senior stakeholders, complex projects and global travel coordination. This role is ideal for a polished, proactive EA who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys operating as a true right-hand support professional.

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

Position: Executive Assistant

Salary: Competitive salary package

Hybrid set up: Full-time office-based role

What they do: Our client is a leading global alternative investment firm specialising in private equity, credit, infrastructure, secondaries and other private market investment strategies. The business partners with management teams to build and scale market-leading companies across multiple sectors.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This organisation is renowned for its collaborative, high-performing and entrepreneurial culture. Employees are empowered to take ownership, think strategically and deliver at the highest level. Working closely with senior leadership, you will gain exposure to a truly international business and become an integral part of a team that values trust, discretion, initiative and excellence.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:

• Provide comprehensive business and personal support to a co-founder
• Complex calendar management, project coordination, expenses, correspondence and administrative support
• Arrange intricate domestic and international travel, including private aviation, commercial flights, accommodation, visas and logistics
• Plan and coordinate high-profile events including board meetings, private dinners, team events and stakeholder engagements
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Support personal errands, gifting, shopping and household-related coordination
• Liaise with vendors, household managers and service providers to ensure seamless execution
• Conduct research, gather information and proactively solve problems on behalf of the executive

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Experience supporting a senior executive within a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Experience withint the Private Equity industry
• Exceptional travel management expertise, including complex international itineraries and last-minute changes
• Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A highly proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs
• Strong communication skills combined with emotional intelligence
• Absolute discretion and the ability to handle confidential information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to provide support outside traditional working hours when required

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.