Executive Assistant - Global Executive Search Firm

Bain and Gray; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique global executive search and advisory firm is seeking a polished Search EA to support their Managing Partner. The role involves project execution, client management, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers hybrid working options and values employee diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Incredible bonuses and benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years search experience and project coordination.
• 5+ years of EA experience in financial or professional services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and provide administrative support.
• Handle client and candidate management tasks.
• Execute data management and financial duties.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Attention to Detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reference: TP17077

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus (20%-30%) + hybrid working

Location: London

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 is going through a really exciting team, as they are growing their teams in London, New York, and Europe. A firm that truly values its 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
• General Administration duties
• Event and project organisation

The person:

• Ideally a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications required
• Ideally 2 + years search experience 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

Bain and Gray are an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.

Bain and Gray specialise in PA and administration recruitment throughout London. Typical roles include Team Assistants, Receptionists, PAs, Office Managers and EAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the large volume of applications. If you are already registered with Bain and Gray, please do not hesitate to contact the consultant you deal with directly.