Executive Assistant to Founding Partner

Tay Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tay Associates in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founding Partner and a small wider team of a successful London management consultancy. This senior, hands-on role requires extensive experience supporting C-suite, Founder or Board level, with intricate diary management and international travel coordination alongside CRM administration and broader team support.

You will be highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing senior clients and

Qualifications

• Significant executive assistant experience at senior level.
• Experience supporting C-suite, founder or board level.
• Expert diary management for complex schedules.
• Extensive international travel coordination.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills.
• CRM/database management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Discreet handling of confidential information.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Full management of a complex, constantly changing Founding Partner diary.
• Coordinating meetings across senior stakeholders and international time zones.
• Managing extensive UK and international travel, including flights, hotels, transfers and detailed itineraries.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior clients and their EAs.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Managing the company CRM, ensuring client, contact and meeting records are accurate and current.
• Maintaining confidential company and client records.
• Preparing the Founding Partner for meetings, travel and client commitments.
• Anticipating diary conflicts and resolving issues proactively.
• Providing administrative and organisational support to the wider team.
• Coordinating meetings, events and ad hoc projects.
• Tracking actions and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Skills

C-suite support

Executive diary management

International travel

CRM management

Client relationship

Stakeholder management

Discretion & professionalism

Communication skills

Organisational accuracy

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founding Partner and small wider team of a successful London management consultancy.

This is a senior, hands‑on EA role requiring significant experience supporting at C‑suite, Founder, Partner or Board level. The position combines complex diary and international travel management with client relationship management, CRM administration and wider team support.

We are looking for an accomplished EA who is highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing senior clients and stakeholders. You will need to anticipate requirements, manage changing priorities and have exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Full management of a complex, constantly changing Founding Partner diary
• Coordinating meetings across senior stakeholders and international time zones
• Managing extensive UK and international travel, including flights, hotels, transfers and detailed itineraries
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior clients and their EAs
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Managing the company CRM, ensuring client, contact and meeting records are accurate and current
• Maintaining confidential company and client records
• Preparing the Founding Partner for meetings, travel and client commitments
• Anticipating diary conflicts and resolving issues proactively
• Providing administrative and organisational support to the wider team
• Coordinating meetings, events and ad hoc projects
• Tracking actions and ensuring appropriate follow-up

Experience Required

• Significant Executive Assistant / Senior EA experience
• Previous support at C‑suite, Founder, Partner or Board level
• Expert complex diary management skills
• Extensive international travel coordination experience
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Previous CRM/database management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident managing changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Discreet, professional and comfortable handling confidential information
• Proactive, thoughtful and able to anticipate what is needed

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced C‑suite Executive Assistant looking for a broad, responsible role within a professional, client‑focused management consultancy.