Executive Assistant

LRA Search; England; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global executive search firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to join its healthcare practice. This mid-senior level position involves providing senior EA support, managing project timelines, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of EA experience in professional services, be highly organised, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with a variety of responsibilities beyond traditional EA duties.

Formación

• 2-5+ years of experience as an EA, preferably in professional services or recruitment.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and deliver executive search assignments.
• Manage search timelines and documentation.
• Provide full EA support including diary management.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Advanced MS Office

Communication skills

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

InDesign

Descripción del empleo

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Overview

Our client – a leading global executive search firm known for its integrity, deep client relationships and collaborative culture – is seeking an EA to join in its healthcare practice. A high-profile Executive Assistant role working closely with the Head of Practice and the wider team, the position is dynamic, external-facing and central to the successful delivery of executive search assignments. It combines senior EA support with significant project coordination and stakeholder management responsibilities, offering variety and intellectual challenge beyond a traditional EA role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of executive search assignments
• Manage search timelines, documentation and action points
• Provide full EA support to the Head of Healthcare Practice, including complex diary management
• Build and manage relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare candidate reports, presentations and pitch materials (PowerPoint essential; InDesign advantageous)
• Support business development activity, including client liaison and responding to new enquiries
• Organise meetings, events, corporate hospitality and travel
• Handle expenses, invoicing and general administrative support

About You

• 2–5+ years’ experience as an EA, ideally within professional services, executive search or recruitment
• Highly organised with strong judgement and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and solutions‑focused, with a strong sense of urgency
• Confident stakeholder manager with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; Excel desirable)
• Discreet, dependable and trusted, with high levels of integrity

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative