Float Executive Assistant

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

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting for a Float Executive Assistant for a global executive search firm in London. This hybrid role requires strong organizational skills and experience in executive search, offering a supportive team environment with ample opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced Executive Assistant or Float EA role.
• Compulsory executive search experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level EA cover across the office.
• Full administrative ownership of executive search assignments.
• Inbox and diary management for Partners.

Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Professional Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Float Executive Assistant for a world-renowned executive search firm. Based in the heart London, this hybrid role offers exposure to global Partners and a supportive environment.

All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position:
Float Executive Assistant – providing seamless executive support cover across the London office, working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders within Executive Search and Consulting practices.
Salary:£50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Hybrid set up:3 days in the office, 2 days remote
What they do:
A global provider of executive search and leadership advisory services, this organisation partners with the world’s top businesses to build high-performing leadership teams and shape corporate cultures.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This is a firm that leads with purpose and integrity, fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning, the London team offers a fast-paced yet supportive culture. There is genuine investment in employees' development, and you will be part of a team where your contribution is valued and your ideas welcomed.

Key responsibilities for this Float Executive Assistant position:

• Providing high-level EA cover across the office during planned and unplanned absences
  • Full administrative ownership of executive search assignments including scheduling, document preparation and client/candidate liaison
  • Inbox and diary management for Partners and Principals
  • Creating, editing and proofreading confidential documentation and pitch materials
  • Travel coordination, often complex and international
  • Liaising with senior-level clients and candidates, managing logistics and communication
  • Maintaining accuracy and integrity of the firm’s database and internal systems
  • Supporting engagement execution, from candidate scheduling to financial processes (expenses, invoicing, AR/AP)
  • Offering reception cover and contributing to team collaboration and shared goals

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Proven experience in a fast-paced Executive Assistant or Float EA role.
• Executive search experience is compulsory to hit the ground running
• Strong project management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Professional communication style, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Word and PowerPoint) and ease with database systems
• Calm under pressure, with resilience, flexibility and a team-oriented approach

Who is recruiting for this role: Carolyn Barraclough
Please apply online asap for this position, if your experience aligns and sounds like you!

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.