EA to Executives (hours 9-5)

C & C search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Executive Assistant to support C-suite executives at a well-regarded private equity firm in Central London. This role offers hybrid working and requires an experienced EA who thrives in a focused environment. Responsibilities include diary management, travel coordination, and event organisation. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work discreetly and reliably in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant experience in private equity or financial services at a C-suite level.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, discreet, and process-driven in approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, confidential support to senior executives.
• Manage diaries, coordinate travel, and organise meetings.
• Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks when necessary.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Discretion

Resilience

Professionalism

Collaboration

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant for a highly regarded private equity firm operating in a friendly, focused and high-performance environment. Based in Central London offices, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, well-run business in a traditional EA and office support role. Offering hybrid working and highly desirable hours of 9 -5 (flexibility required especially with occasional late meetings or urgent work!), this position will suit an experienced EA who enjoys classic duties in a heads-down environment and providing reliable, day-to-day support to senior stakeholders.

All about the role and company you’ll be working for!

Position: Executive Assistant – supporting C‑suite executives within a private equity firm, plus some office management

Salary: £65,000 - £67,000

Hybrid set up: 1 day WFH

Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare

What they do: An established and interesting private equity firm

Size of company: Under 50 in the London office

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: The culture is professional, focused and delivery-driven, with a predominantly heads-down working style although there are regular social and celebratory events across the year. The environment is calm, organised and high-standard, suiting individuals who value structure, discretion and getting on with the job. Social events take place that you and the other EAs will organise, and there is the opportunity to take on more outside your day to day EA role in time (social events, culture initiatives, wider office support) The senior leadership team has a traditional and corporate approach, setting clear expectations and valuing consistency, reliability and attention to detail. There is lots going on here so the role will be busy!

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:

• Provide high-quality, confidential support to senior executives, including diary management, travel coordination and meeting organisation (no inbox)
• Act as a dependable point of contact, ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative support
• Work closely with another senior EA to ensure seamless cover and continuity
• Organise internal and external events and meetings as required
• Support onboarding processes and general office coordination
• Assist with day-to-day office management, ensuring the office runs efficiently and professionally, looks tidy and there are enough supplies etc.
• Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks and scope to take on more

What background and experience is the company looking for?

• Proven Executive Assistant experience in private equity or financial services at C‑suite or similar level
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a friendly, respectful but quiet environment with minimal hand-holding
• Reliable, discreet and process-driven in approach
• Calm, resilient and able to manage routine priorities efficientlyHappy with change as the business is evolving
• Polished, professional and collaborative

Please apply online asap for this Executive Assistant position if your experience aligns and it sounds like you!

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

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