Executive Assistant

Crone Corkill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Annual volunteering initiatives and team events

Job summary

Crone Corkill is looking for an Executive & Operations Assistant in London to support the executive team in a fast-paced investment firm. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and hybrid working arrangements, requiring 3 days in the office.

You will be directly involved in operations, finance, and marketing, gaining valuable exposure while working collaboratively within the team. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills and previous executive support experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Executive Assistant, Operations Assistant or Team Assistant role.
• Ideally from a venture capital or financial services background.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to senior leadership including complex diary management.
• Support day-to-day office operations and administration.
• Assist with presentations, reports, and company administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Solutions-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Executive & Operations Assistant

Location: Hybrid working (3 days in office Tues–Thurs)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £60,000

A high-growth investment firm specialising in technology and scale‑up businesses is seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive & Operations Assistant to join its collaborative team in London.

This is a broad and fast‑paced role offering exposure across executive support, operations, finance, events and marketing within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of the business.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing executive support to senior leadership, including complex diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Supporting day‑to‑day office operations and administration
• Assisting with presentations, reports, compliance documentation and company administration
• Managing expenses, invoices, bookkeeping support and liaising with external accountants and payroll providers
• Maintaining CRM systems, records and internal documentation
• Supporting events, webinars, networking functions and marketing activity, including social media updates
• Assisting with ESG‑related initiatives and reportingHelping coordinate urgent scheduling or travel changes outside standard office hours when required

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Operations Assistant or Team Assistant role
• Ideally come from a venture capital, private equity, financial services background
• Be highly organised, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Be confident working independently while remaining collaborative
• Have strong attention to detail and a positive, flexible attitude
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Xero is advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced and entrepreneurial leadership team
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and high‑performing culture
• Annual volunteering initiatives and team events

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within a growing and highly regarded investment environment.