Operations Associate, Search Firm

ISE Partners Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected boutique search firm seeks a dynamic Team Assistant to support two Partners and associates in a high-performing environment. This role combines operational support with creative input, offering exposure to global clients and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health plan

25 days’ annual leave + 3 bonus days at Christmas

Pension contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Regular team socials and international company trips

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a team assistant or coordinator role in executive search or recruitment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex diaries and meetings.
• Prepare documents and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Google Slides

Clockwork or similar CRM/database experience

Job description

Team Assistant – Executive Search / Talent Support – Investment Sector - Boutique Search Firm

We are exclusively partnered with a boutique executive search firm specialising in the investment sector to find a talented, organised, and ambitious Team Assistant. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where quality and culture go hand in hand—supporting two dynamic Partners and a team of recruitment associates at the heart of a high-performing, target-driven environment.

The role is based in modern, open-plan offices with an onsite gym, café, and bar, as well as excellent transport links. You’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team led by a Founder who is an inspiring mentor and an Operations Director whose expertise and energy are contagious—a leader who will make you feel empowered and excited to come to work.

This is a role for someone who combines gravitas, polish, and poise with a sociable, kind-hearted approach. If you love delivering high-quality work, thrive on structure and deadlines, and take pride in your written and visual presentation, this opportunity offers real potential for long-term growth.

The Role
You’ll be a key member of the operations function, supporting day-to-day activities that keep the firm running smoothly and impressing clients globally. Responsibilities include:

• Complex diary and meeting coordinationStakeholder liaison
• Document and report preparation
• Creative marketing & content support
• Office and culture support
• System and process support
• General administrative support

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who blends operational excellence with creative capability—someone who is confident and calm under pressure, yet sociable and kind by nature.

You’ll bring:

• A degree-level education
• 5+ years’ experience in a team assistant, support, or coordinator role in executive search, recruitment, or a talent function—ideally within financial or professional services
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including creative writing and client-facing content production
• High standards, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership
• The ability to build rapport at all levels, particularly with senior stakeholders
• A naturally polished and poised manner—comfortable interacting with senior executives and global clients
• A kind, approachable personality and a team-first mindset
• Comfort in a target-driven, deadline-oriented environment
• A proactive, problem-solving approach to everything you do
• Technical skills such as Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Google slides, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator and Clockwork(or similar CRM/database experience)

What’s on Offer

• A long-term career with a respected boutique search firm
• Exposure to global clients and C-level talent
• Close mentorship from a hands-on Founder and experienced Operations Director
• Modern offices with an onsite gym, café, and bar
• Excellent transport links
• Private health plan (physio, dental, optical, audiology)
• Pension contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave + 3 bonus days at Christmas
• Regular team socials and international company trips
• A kind, inclusive, high-performing team culture

To Apply
If you’re a polished, personable, and creative team assistant with a passion for quality and a desire to grow within a dynamic and inspiring business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.