Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator

LRA Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable executive search and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator for their Central London office. This hybrid role is vital for ensuring efficient project completion and involves a variety of administrative tasks, client interactions, and document management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an EA with a strong background in executive search and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Strong project coordination and management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to consultants.
• Organise meetings and manage calendars.
• Produce and manage various documents.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Organisational Skills

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator

Location: Central London | Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Salary: £55,000 + bonus & benefits

Our client, an executive search & advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator to join one of their busy practice areas. This is an integral position that involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient completion of projects. A client facing, varied and fast-paced role that requires a calm, confident and seasoned EA with top-notch communication skills.

Executive search experience is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and project support to consultants, ensuring assignments run smoothly and efficiently.
• Organise meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate travel arrangements for consultants and clients.
• Produce and manage various documents, including proposals, presentations, and engagement letters.
• Handle assignment administration, ensuring proper billing and account management.
• Foster and maintain relationships with clients, providing high-level communication and support.
• Assist in office-related responsibilities, including document proofreading and IT liaison.

Key requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Executive search experience.
• Strong project coordination and management skills with a focus on logistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working under pressure.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Discretion in handling confidential communications.
• Proactive, assertive, and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

**LRA Search are working as the recruitment agency for this role**