EA to Founder

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

UK bank holidays

Hardware and home office setup

Free lunch in the office

Office attendance flexibility

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. partners with a fast-growing tech startup in West End to hire an Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO. This hybrid role supports a 90:10 split between business and private duties and offers a high-impact, discreet support environment.

You will manage complex travel, run a dynamic calendar, and act as a trusted liaison with investors, the CEO's network, and the wider team as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or founders in financial services.
• Highly precise with strong execution focus.
• Flexible hours for demanding travel.
• Long-term partner to a founder, not a stepping stone.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the CEO's complex travel schedule end to end, including multi-city itineraries and last-minute changes.
• Run a fast-moving calendar, prioritising and protecting the CEO's time.
• Handle private administration with discretion.
• Anticipate needs and execute without being chased.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for the CEO's network, investors and the wider team.
• Support the CEO on wider business priorities as the company scales.

Skills

C-suite support

Travel coordination

Discretion

Calendar management

Tools

Calendar tools

Job description

EA to Founder & CEO | £80,000 - £120,000 | Hybrid working | West End Tiger

Tiger is pleased to be partnering with an impressive, fast-growing Tech Start‑up. This business has a huge growth trajectory and the CEO and Founder is looking for his first EA to support him in a business and private capacity (90:10 split). This is a right‑hand role with scope to shape the role and make it your own.

Role

• Own and manage the CEO's complex travel schedule end to end, including multi‑city itineraries and last‑minute changes
• Run a fast‑moving calendar, prioritising and protecting the CEO's time
• Handle private administration with discretion
• Anticipate needs and execute without being chased
• Act as a trusted point of contact for the CEO's network, investors and the wider team
• Support the CEO on wider business priorities as the company scales

About you

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite or founders in private equity, venture capital, hedge fund or wider financial services
• Highly precise, with exceptional attention to detail and a strong execution focus
• Direct, proactive and resilient, with a low‑maintenance, no‑nonsense approach
• High EQ, with sound judgement and total discretion
• Comfortable with a demanding travel schedule and flexible hours
• Looking for a long‑term partnership with a founder, not a stepping stone

Benefits

• Private health cover
• Annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Hardware and a full home office set‑up
• Free lunch in the office
• Flexibility on office attendance

REF: JRM/217994