EA to MD

C & C search; City Of London; Hybride; GBP 35 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Induction programme

Mentoring & training

Hybrid working

Career development

Résumé du poste

C&C Search in Holborn, Central London, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. The role offers £35,000 to £40,000, with hybrid working after initial training. It includes managing a demanding diary, coordinating travel, and supporting senior leadership. Training is provided and career development opportunities are strong.

Based in a professional, fast-paced environment, you will interact with board-level stakeholders and drive high standards of confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive.
• Demonstrated ability to manage busy diaries and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating corporate events or travel.

Responsabilités

• Act as first point of contact for the Managing Director and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and prioritise a fast-paced diary, meetings and travel schedules.
• Prepare agendas, briefing papers and documentation for meetings.
• Coordinate UK travel and itineraries and organise events.
• Prepare presentations, reports and expense claims with discretion.

Connaissances

Diary management

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Presentations

Time management

Outils

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Managing Director

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience

Location: Holborn, Central London

Sector: Financial Services and Property

Size of company: Established, market-leading organisation

Working Pattern/Hybrid: Full-time, office-based during training, followed by four days in the office and one day working remotely

Benefits: Comprehensive induction, continuous mentoring and training, hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities

The Opportunity

C&C Search is currently recruiting an outstanding Executive Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support to the Managing Director of a successful financial services business. Based in Holborn, Central London, this Executive Assistant position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000, hybrid working following the initial training period and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working at pace, managing a busy and constantly changing diary and acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership. You will gain a detailed understanding of the business, its key stakeholders and strategic objectives, enabling the Managing Director to make the best possible use of their time.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is an established, high-performing organisation with a professional, collaborative and fast-paced working environment. The company invests in its people through a comprehensive induction programme, continuous mentoring and ongoing training. The successful Executive Assistant will join a supportive culture where initiative, loyalty, discretion and high standards are valued. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, increase your exposure to senior leadership and build a long-term career within a respected business.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:

• Act as the first point of contact for the Managing Director, liaising professionally with employees, suppliers, clients and external stakeholders
• Manage a constantly changing and highly demanding Outlook diary, balancing priorities and resolving scheduling conflicts
• Monitor incoming emails and correspondence, responding on behalf of the Managing Director when appropriate
• Organise internal and external meetings, ensuring the Managing Director is fully prepared with agendas, briefing papers and supporting documentation
• Coordinate UK and international travel, accommodation and detailed itineraries
• Manage the Managing Director’s business and social engagements, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners and evening events
• Prepare presentations, reports, agendas, expense claims and meeting documentation
• Screen telephone calls, handle correspondence and maintain complete discretion regarding sensitive information
• Source venues, negotiate fees and deliver full event management for company-wide events, incentive trips, awards evenings and team‑building activities
• Maintain effective office systems, including data management, document control and filing
• Undertake business‑critical projects, research, profile writing and background preparation
• Anticipate the Managing Director’s requirements and proactively resolve challenges before they arise

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Senior EA supporting a Managing Director, Board member, CEO or other senior executive
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities
• Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills
• Strong experience coordinating corporate events, incentive trips or senior‑level functions
• The confidence and communication skills to work with Board‑level stakeholders, clients and external partners
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Reports and presentations
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused working style
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and effective within a fast-paced environment
• Complete discretion, loyalty and sound judgement when handling confidential information
• This Executive Assistant role would suit a polished, hands‑on and highly organised professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional senior‑level support.

Who is looking after this role?

Charley Gremo‑Gilham Senior Principal Consultant