EA to Partner at Boutique Venture Capital Firm / £50-70k / London

LAVENDER JONES RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture capital firm based in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support their senior Partner. The role involves managing communication, scheduling, travel, and various operational projects in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have 3-6 years of EA experience and be proactive, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy. The position requires office work four days a week with one day remote.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of EA experience supporting 1:1 at a senior level.
• Experience in a small, fast-paced business.
• Tech-savvy and capable of using diverse software.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the Partner and team.
• Manage inbox and draft correspondence.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and diary alignment.
• Proof-read technical documents.
• Serve as main point of contact with external parties.
• Manage operations-related projects.
• Handle travel arrangements and expense management.
• Format communications for internal and external use.
• Contribute to a positive office environment.

Skills

1:1 support to senior leadership

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Our client is a very successful, yet small, venture capital firm that supports tech founders on the journey to grow their business. They are a dynamic and passionate team that place really value on their EAs and their ability to proactively support their senior team and drive the business forward. It’s a fast-paced environment and a role that requires lots of juggling and prioritising. Duties include but are not limited to:

• 1:1 support to the Partner with ad-hoc support to the team

• Full inbox management to include drafting emails and formal correspondence

• Full calendar management - scheduling meetings and ensuring perfect coordination and diary alignment amongst partners and their EAs.

• Proof-reading sensitive and technical documentation

• Acting as the main point of contact on behalf of the Partner among partners, investors and other external parties.

• Management of data & documents as a key support to the business and the operations function

• Management and responsibility of operations-related projects from inception to completion

• Expense & Credit Card management

• Travel management - end-to-end travel arrangingwith awareness of time zones

• Communications - format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports.

• Light office-management duties contributing to a positive working environment

If you are someone who likes to be a team player whilst also work autonomously and play a pivotal role in the success of the business then this role could be for you! The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years EA experience supporting 1:1 at a senior level, have worked in small, fast paced business and be very self-motivated, proactive and have meticulous attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communications skills are key, and you must be tech savvy. Experience in finance, investment or a tech start up would be a preference but not a prerequisite. This role is office based 4 days per week with 1 day working from home.