Executive Assistant | Executive Search Firm

LRA Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide essential support to a senior leader. This role efficiently involves complex diary management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years of EA experience, be proactive, and possess advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint. The position offers a salary of up to £46,000, along with a bonus and benefits, in a collaborative and values-led environment.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Collaborative environment

Varied role with executive exposure

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ EA experience in professional services or executive search.
• Highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Discreet and confident working at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Full EA support to the Head of Practice.
• Coordination and delivery of executive search assignments.
• Preparing presentations and candidate reports.

Skills

Diary management

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant – Executive Search

London | Hybrid working

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior leader within a healthcare-focused executive search practice. This is a fast-paced, client-facing role with significant responsibility across diary management, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

The Role

• Full EA support to the Head of Practice, including complex diary management
• Coordination and delivery of executive search assignments
• Managing timelines, documentation and key action points
• Liaising with senior clients, candidates and internal stakeholders
• Preparing presentations, candidate reports and pitch materials
• Supporting business development activity and organising events

About You

• 2–5+ years’ EA experience in professional services or executive search
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Strong judgement, attention to detail and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint essential)
• Discreet, dependable and confident working at senior level

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (2 - 3 days in the London office)
• Salary of up to £46,000 + bonus and benefits
• Collaborative, values-led environment
• Varied role with real exposure to senior executives and responsibility