Executive Assistant/Office Manager (8-12 month FTC)

C&C Search Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Executive Assistant/Office Manager for an investment management company in London. The role involves diary management, travel coordination, and supporting senior directors. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per year, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including holiday and healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Healthcare and insurance

Regular team events

Wellness perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EA/Office Manager role in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Confident in managing multiple diaries and coordinating logistics.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary and meeting management.
• Full travel coordination, both domestic and international.
• Board paper preparation and distribution.
• Front-of-house duties and greeting visitors.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office skills

Emotional intelligence

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant/Office Manager (8-12 month FTC) for a dynamic investment management firm based in the heart of the West End. This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit team in a varied role offering diary management, office coordination, and wider team support. Hybrid working, a collaborative environment, and a strong benefits package make this an incredibly attractive opportunity.

All about the role and company you would be working for!

Position:
Executive Assistant/Office Manager – supporting two senior Directors, with wider office management and team support responsibilities in a small, collaborative firm.
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hybrid set up:
5 days in the office
Benefits:
25 days holiday, pension contribution, staff benefits package including healthcare and insurance, regular team events, and wellness perks.
What they do:
The company specialises in the leasing, management, and sale of industrial estates across the UK. As an investment business, they are fast-paced, highly professional, and focused on delivering strong results while maintaining a welcoming and friendly culture.
Size of company:
Small team based in an open-plan office – collaborative, communicative, and supportive environment.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: You will be joining a company where you are truly valued as part of the team. With a flat structure and direct access to decision-makers, your voice will be heard, and your contributions recognised. The office culture is hardworking but friendly, with a genuine emphasis on professionalism, team spirit, and mutual support. The company is known for being adaptable, inclusive, and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of camaraderie.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant/Office Manager position:

• Extensive diary and meeting management
• Full travel coordination (domestic and international)
• Board paper preparation and distribution
• Front-of-house duties, meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders
• Preparing expense claims and support with reporting
• HR coordination including onboarding, benefits, and employee records
• Supporting internal and external events
• Office and supplier management, including IT support coordination
• Supporting marketing and branding activities
• Ad hoc private support to two Directors

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Proven experience in an EA/ Office Manager role, ideally within a fast-paced professional services or investment environment
• Confident managing multiple diaries and coordinating logistics with precision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Professional, discreet, and emotionally intelligent
• Proactive, adaptable, and always one step ahead
• Comfortable working in a small team and taking initiative across all areas of the business

Who is recruiting for this role:
Grace Douds

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.