Executive Assistant

LRA Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks an Executive Assistant to provide critical support in a fast-paced environment. This role combines traditional EA responsibilities with project management and client engagement, requiring 2–5+ years of experience. Candidates should have exceptional organisational skills and a proactive mindset. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ EA experience in professional services or client-facing environments.
• Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy, resilience, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 EA support including complex diary management and travel coordination.
• Lead project coordination for search assignments, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare polished written materials including reports and presentations.
• Support business development activity like scheduling meetings and organizing events.
• General administrative support including expenses and office coordination.

Job description

This range is provided by LRA Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from LRA Search

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

We are working with a leading global professional services firm, seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide critical support within their fast-paced Executive Search practice.

This role goes far beyond traditional EA duties – it blends classic executive support with project management, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality search assignments and supporting senior leaders at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 EA support, including complex diary management and travel coordination
• Lead project coordination for search assignments, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation are met to the highest standard
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted first point of contact
• Prepare polished written materials including candidate reports, presentations, pitch decks, and research packs
• Support business development activity: scheduling meetings, organising client events, and managing new business enquiries
• General administrative support including expenses, invoicing, and office coordination

About You

The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years’ EA experience, ideally within professional services, executive search, or a client-facing corporate environment. You will bring:

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of energy, resilience, and attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Private medical insurance, wellbeing programmes, and employee assistance scheme
• Cycle to Work & season ticket loan schemes
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global firm where you’ll be at the heart of high-level client work and executive search projects.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Executive Assistant in this prestigious environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Business Consulting and Services

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