Executive Assistant - 9mftc (Maternity Cover)

C&C Search Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic venture capital firm in West London is seeking an Executive Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover) to support a Co-Founder. The role involves managing schedules, overseeing fundraising meetings, and maintaining office operations. Ideal candidates will have prior VC fundraising experience and be proactive with excellent organizational skills. This hybrid position offers a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 and includes various benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus local public holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Weekly lunch

Team socials & offsites

Free breakfast

Heka benefits subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting VC fundraising is essential.
• Confident with technology tools.
• Detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and travel for the Co-Founder.
• Quarterback fundraising meetings and manage documentation.
• Oversee office operations and maintenance.
• Support employee wellbeing and event planning.
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Prior experience supporting a VC fundraise

Proactive and self-starter

Detail-oriented

Confident with technology

Proficient with ChatGPT, Slack, and GSuite

Job description

Join a mission-driven Global VC as an Executive Assistant (Maternity Leave Cover) – a fast-growing, purpose-driven venture capital firm based in West London. This is an incredible opportunity to work directly with a Co-Founder at a firm investing in climate, energy and health. The role offers exposure to high-profile founders and a close-knit, entrepreneurial team.

About the role and company you would be working for

Position: Executive Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Hybrid set up: 3 days in, 2 days WFH
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus local public holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, weekly lunch, team socials & offsites, free breakfast, Heka benefits subscription
What they do: A mission-driven global venture capital firm investing in purpose-driven technology startups focused on climate, health, and inclusive capitalism. They champion early-stage founders tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
Size of company: Small, international, tight-knit team of founders, CEOs, and global leaders
Company culture and what makes them great to work for: Entrepreneurial culture with a focus on curiosity, drive, and collaboration. The team thrives on supporting world‑changing startups and works closely together across multiple time zones.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position

• Manage diary and travel for the Co-Founder and Managing Partner
• Quarterback fundraising meetings for the Fundraise, maintain documentation in the CRM, and manage the fundraising pipeline
• Oversee office operations, including suppliers, contractors, repairs, and maintenance
• Support employee wellbeing through HR CRM management, benefits, offsite planning, and social/charity events
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks
• Assist with personal administrative tasks, including travel and finances

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Prior experience supporting a VC fundraise is essential
• Proactive, self‑starter with strong initiative
• Highly detail‑oriented and conscientious
• Confident with technology and proficient with tools such as ChatGPT, Slack, and GSuite

Candidate contact

Michelle Muthoni

For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all our recruitment work, training, and development programmes. We partner with clients committed to creating inclusive workplaces where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that varied perspectives generate better ideas, better businesses, and better societies. Together, we are driving equality for all.