Executive Assistant | Tech scale-up

LRA Search; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A scaling tech firm is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support their MD and leadership team in South West London. The role involves handling executive schedules, travel, meeting arrangements, and various ad hoc projects, requiring top organizational skills and tech-savvy proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant in a start-up or tech firm.
• Worked with company founders is essential.
• Exceptional skills in organization and communication required.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings and take minutes.
• Assist with executive-level projects and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Executive Assistant

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location: South West London (3-4 days per week onsite)

About the Role:
Our client, a scaling tech firm, are looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support their MD and senior leadership team. This fast-paced role will involve managing calendars, scheduling meetings, booking travel, preparing reports, and assisting with ad hoc projects.

Previous experience supporting executive teams in a fast-moving environment is essential.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Handle emails, draft responses, and filter communications
• Coordinate internal/external meetings and take meeting minutes
• Organise files, materials, and ensure smooth meeting preparation
• Assist with projects and executive-level events
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Key requirements:

• Executive Assistant experience within a start-up, scale up or VC backed firm, ideally within tech.
• Experience working with company founders is crucial.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proactive and commercially minded.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools.