Executive Assistant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique investment firm seeks a French-speaking Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner. Responsibilities include proactive diary management, arranging complex travel, and providing personal assistant support. Ideal candidates are fluent in French and English, possess outstanding organizational skills, and demonstrate exceptional communication and emotional intelligence. The role offers flexibility to work part-time at the South Kensington office and a salary of approximately £60K+ for a one-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a deal-driven environment.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
• Absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management and coordination of meetings across multiple time zones.
• Arranging complex international and domestic travel.
• Providing personal assistant support as required.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Outstanding organisational skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Concur

Job description

French-speaking Executive Assistant Position

A boutique investment firm based in South Kensington needs a French‑speaking Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner. The role blends business support with personal duties.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management and coordination of meetings across multiple time zones.
• Arranging complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transport.
• The ability to conduct business in both French and English.
• Providing personal assistant support as required.
• Providing flexible support with additional tasks as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Fluency in both French and English.
• Proven experience within a deal-driven environment.
• Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong emotional intelligence.
• Absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Concur is preferable.

Benefits

• Hours 9.00am - 5.30pm with flexibility required to work outside of this as needed.
• Part time – 2-days in their South Kensington office. This can either be 2 full days or split between 4 half days.
• 1-Year FTC. - either temp or FTC.
• Salary C.£60K+ FTE.
• Start date – mid January - early February 2026.

If this exciting French‑speaking Executive Assistant role appeals to you, please apply today!