Executive Assistant - Boutique Private Equity

Hera Search Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hera Search Limited in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two senior leaders on a 13-month maternity cover contract in Mayfair. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, and handle inbox management with discretion.

The role offers a collaborative, professional environment with a strong team culture, opportunities to arrange events, and a predictable 9am–5pm schedule with one day per week from home.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and calendar coordination for two senior leaders.
• Handle inbox management and travel arrangements, including global trips.
• Provide overflow private support while maintaining a business-focused approach.
• Coordinate events from intimate dinners to larger corporate occasions.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Discretion

Proactivity

Job description

Executive Assistant – 13-Month Maternity Cover
Boutique Private Equity | Mayfair | December Start

We are looking for a polished, accomplished and genuinely lovely Executive Assistant to join a highly successful boutique private equity firm based in Mayfair on a 13-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team of just 18 people, with offices in London and Europe. The firm has an exceptional culture – professional and high-performing, but equally warm, respectful and supportive. It is a grown-up environment where people work collaboratively, treat one another well and genuinely enjoy being part of the team.

Supporting two members of the senior leadership team, you will act as a trusted right hand, taking ownership of complex and busy diaries, inbox management and frequent global travel arrangements. There will also be a small amount of overflow private support, although the position is predominantly business-focused.

Working closely alongside another lovely EA, you will become an integral part of the wider team and will also have the opportunity to get involved in coordinating a variety of events, ranging from intimate private dinners through to larger-scale corporate events.

We are looking for an experienced, polished and switched-on EA who is confident operating at senior level and takes real pride in providing an exceptional standard of support. You will need to be highly organised, proactive and discreet, with the ability to anticipate what is needed and keep one step ahead in a busy environment.

Personality and cultural fit are equally important. The team is looking for someone kind, professional and personable who enjoys being part of a close-knit and supportive environment.

The role offers an excellent work-life balance, with hours of 9am–5pm and one day working from home per week.