Executive Assistant - Professional Service - excellent hybrid offering

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm based in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide critical support within their Executive Search practice. This diverse role entails managing complex diary arrangements, project coordination, and fostering relationships with senior leaders. Candidates should have 2–5+ years in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ EA experience in professional services or client-facing environment.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.
• High levels of energy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 EA support, including complex diary management.
• Lead project coordination for search assignments.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong judgement and discretion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Executive Assistant – Executive Search

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

We are working with a leading global professional services firm, seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide critical support within their fast-paced Executive Search practice.

This role goes far beyond traditional EA duties – it blends classic executive support with project management, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality search assignments and supporting senior leaders at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 EA support, including complex diary management and travel coordination
• Lead project coordination for search assignments, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation are met to the highest standard
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted first point of contact
• Prepare polished written materials including candidate reports, presentations, pitch decks, and research packs
• Support business development activity: scheduling meetings, organising client events, and managing new business enquiries
• General administrative support including expenses, invoicing, and office coordination

About You & Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ EA experience, ideally within professional services, executive search, or a client-facing corporate environment
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of energy, resilience, and attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint essential; Excel desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Private medical insurance, wellbeing programmes, and employee assistance scheme
• Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
• Cycle to Work & season ticket loan schemes
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global firm where you’ll be at the heart of high-level client work and executive search projects.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Executive Assistant in this prestigious environment.