Executive Assistant

Joss Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their team. In this hybrid position, you'll manage diaries, coordinate travel, and assist with personal tasks. The ideal candidate should have some experience as an EA, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn from a more experienced EA. This role provides a unique opportunity to grow within a respected firm while receiving competitive benefits.

Benefits

Core hours: 9:00–5:30

Hybrid working option

Competitive pension

Critical illness & life assurance

Private medical & dental

Qualifications

• Some EA experience is preferred.
• Strong foundation in admin support is required.
• A genuine desire to learn from a highly capable EA.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and travel arrangements.
• Process expenses and prepare documents.
• Support with personal tasks and property management.

Skills

Diary and travel management

Communication skills

Proactivity

Discretion

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Executive Assistant

PR/028281

UP to £52,000

We are excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing investment firm with a collaborative, down‑to‑earth culture, looking for an aspiring EA, who will be supporting another EA, to join their team.

Responsibilities

This role blends business and private support, with the balance evolving over time.

Business Support

• Diary and travel management
• Processing expenses
• Printing, binding and preparing documents
• Screening calls, including from high‑profile stakeholders
• Supporting the EA with organisation, structure and forward planning

Private Support

• Running errands and sourcing gifts
• Coordinating travel logistics
• Supporting with multiple properties
• Document management and ad‑hoc personal tasks

They are looking for a candidate with some EA experience, a strong foundation in admin support, and a genuine desire to learn from a highly capable EA. They value attitude above all, someone positive, patient, emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure. You should be a clear communicator, proactive, discreet, and excited to build a long‑term EA career.

Benefits

• Core hours: 9:00–5:30
• Hybrid working: 1 day WFH, with flexibility to be in the office more when needed
• Competitive pension (increasing with employee contribution)
• Critical illness & life assurance
• Private medical & dental

This is a rare chance to gain exposure at senior level, learn from an exceptional EA, and build a varied, challenging and rewarding EA career within a respected investment firm. Apply now!