Executive Assistant - Executive Search

Bain and Gray; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique global executive search firm seeks an experienced Search EA to support their Managing Partner. The role involves project execution, client management, and diary organization, requiring at least 1 year of EA experience in executive search with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a hybrid working environment and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years EA experience in executive search and project coordination preferred.
• 5+ years of general EA experience especially in financial/professional services.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with composure.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary and travel arrangements.
• Handle data management and financial duties.
• Organize events and projects.

Skills

Exceptional multi-tasking skills

Outstanding organization

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description

A highly impressive boutique global executive search and advisory firm seeking a polished, dynamic and well-versed Search EA to come in and support their impressive yet down to earth Managing Partner and new Partner. The firm are going through a really exciting team, as they are growing their teams, in London, New York and Europe. A firm that truly values their employees, they offer hybrid working and have incredible bonuses and benefits.

The role itself:

• Project and Search Execution
• Client and Candidate management
• Data Management and Financial Duties
• Complex diary and travel management
• Event and project organisation

The person:

• Ideally a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications required
• Ideally 1 + years EA experience in executive search and project coordination with ideally 5 + years of EA experience, ideally financial Services and/or professional services experience is a plus
• Exceptional multi-tasker able to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Outstanding organization, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining composure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships across levels/functions and communicate effectively
• Collaborative team player able to maximize team performance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to learn databases, systems, and software quickly
• Demonstrated ethics, integrity, confidentiality and discretion in the workplace

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