Executive Assistant

Morgan Spencer Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical, dental and wellbeing

Cycle to Work and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Morgan Spencer Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a founding partner in a fast-growing investment and venture-building business in West London. The role is office-based with no hybrid arrangement and offers exposure to senior leadership, investors and external stakeholders.

You will manage a complex diary, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare materials, and act as gatekeeper for the partner.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a comparable high-level support role.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Experience managing complex diaries and multiple priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Highly proactive, resourceful and able to think ahead.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and discreet.
• Experience in a fast-paced, startup or investment environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex and ever-changing diary across business and personal commitments.
• Coordinating a high volume of internal and external meetings.
• Organising domestic and international travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries.
• Acting as a key contact for board members, stakeholders, clients and partners.
• Preparing meeting materials, presentations and board packs.
• Supporting document creation, formatting and ongoing administration.
• Ensuring meetings and events run smoothly, including room prep and guest management.
• Anticipating needs and resolving issues proactively.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.
• Assisting with personal administration and ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Diary management

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Proactive

Startup experience

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: West London (Office Based no hybrid)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus

There will be regular, lengthy, International travel in this role - please take this into consideration before applying.

Our client is a highly successful and entrepreneurial investment and venture-building business with a track record of launching, scaling and supporting innovative companies across a range of sectors. With a dynamic portfolio of ventures and a fast-paced, collaborative culture, they are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to one of their Founding Partners.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a high-growth organisation, supporting a respected entrepreneur with a diverse range of business, charitable and personal interests. The role requires a confident, highly organised and proactive EA who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys being one step ahead.

The Opportunity

As Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing first-class 1:1 support, ensuring the smooth running of an ever-changing schedule and acting as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison for senior stakeholders.

This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, investors, board members and high-profile external contacts, making it an excellent opportunity for a career-driven EA looking to further develop their experience at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a complex and ever-changing diary across business and occasional personal commitments
• Coordinating a high volume of internal and external meetings
• Organising domestic and international travel, accommodation, visas and detailed itineraries
• Acting as a key point of contact for board members, stakeholders, clients and external partners
• Preparing meeting materials, presentations and board packs
• Supporting with document creation, formatting and ongoing administration
• Ensuring meetings and events run seamlessly, including room preparation and guest management
• Anticipating needs, identifying potential issues and resolving them proactively
• Managing confidential information with absolute discretion
• Assisting with personal administration and ad hoc tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a comparable high-level support role
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Experience managing complex diaries and multiple competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness and professional judgement
• Confident liaising with senior executives, board members, HNW/UHNW individuals and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
• Highly proactive, resourceful and capable of thinking ahead
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask effectively
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and solutions-focused
• A positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed
• Experience within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up or investment environment would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support a highly successful founder within a thriving and innovative business
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Flexible benefits package including private medical, dental and wellbeing options
• Cycle to Work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits

Morgan Spencer is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

Confidentiality & GDPR:

All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality and processed in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes and will never be shared without your consent.