Executive Assistant- hybrid working

Victoria Lindfield Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private equity firm in London's West End seeks an Executive Assistant for a 3–6 month contract with the potential for permanency. The role involves managing complex diaries, travel arrangements, and preparing board meeting materials. Candidates should have experience supporting senior executives and strong organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000 plus bonus and exceptional perks including 25 days holiday and a day WFH per week.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension, medical, dental & optical cover

Sociable and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives in private equity or similar fields.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence with a calm, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries with frequent changes.
• Coordinate international and domestic travel.
• Prepare materials for board meetings and investment updates.

Skills

Complex diary management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Graduate calibre

Job description

Executive Assistant – Private Equity. £65,000–£75,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
West End- 1 Day WFH. 3–6 Month contract- Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable and emotionally intelligent Executive Assistant to join a prestigious private equity firm in the West End. This is an initial 3–6 month contract role, with the potential to convert to permanent for the right candidate.

Supporting a Partner, Director, and Associate within a high-performing investment team, this role will place you at the centre of fast-paced deal flow and strategic decision-making. You’ll be based in beautifully designed offices and work alongside a collaborative and well-established EA team that prides itself on excellence.

We’re looking for a proactive and polished EA who thrives in a dynamic, high-expectation environment, is confident managing multiple priorities, and builds trust quickly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complex diary management with frequent changes
• Coordinating international and domestic travel
• Inbox management and drafting professional correspondence
• Preparing materials for board meetings and investment updates
• Liaising with portfolio companies and key stakeholders
• Processing expenses and maintaining contact databases
• Playing an active role in team culture and office initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting senior executives, ideally in private equity, asset management or professional services
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and a calm, professional approach under pressure
• High emotional intelligence and discretion
• A collaborative, can-do attitude with strong communication skills and gravitas
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Graduate calibre and confident in client-facing interactions

Benefits include:

• £65–75k salary (pro rata during temp period)
• Discretionary bonus
• 9:00am–5:30pm hours
• 25 days holiday
• 1 day WFH per week (based on business needs)
• Pension, medical, dental & optical cover
• A sociable and inclusive culture in stunning West End offices