Part-Time Executive Assistant, Tech & Innovation Start-Up

ISE Partners Ltd.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

ISE Partners Ltd. is seeking an intellectually curious, immediately available Executive Assistant to support a highly ambitious founder. This part-time role suits someone proactive, accustomed to fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings in tech environments.

Key duties include complex diary management, travel coordination, and drafting founder correspondence while maintaining discretion and delivering high-quality support at pace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting founders, CEOs, or senior executives.
• Experience in start-up/scale-up or technology/investment environments preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and calendar management.
• Inbox management and email prioritisation.
• Scheduling internal and external meetings.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel.
• Drafting and replying to founder correspondence.
• Tracking actions and follow-ups from meetings.
• Monitoring workflows, deadlines and priorities.
• Supporting project execution and business operations.
• Acting as a trusted right-hand to the founder.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Clear written communication

Discretion and judgement

Multitasking

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Calendar software

Job description

Are you an intellectually curious, immediately available Executive Assistant who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments? This could be a genuinely exciting opportunity to support a highly ambitious founder as the business continues to scale.

We're looking for an exceptional, part-time EA with previous founder support experience, ideally gained within a start-up/scale-up, technology, or tech investment environment. This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a business, is naturally proactive, and can confidently navigate changing priorities while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

You'll be supporting a busy founder who operates at pace, so strong judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage ambiguity are essential. We're particularly interested in EAs who have worked as a Founder's Associate or have taken on broader operational responsibilities beyond traditional diary management.

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including arts, history, technology or media provided you bring outstanding EA experience and a genuine interest in supporting an ambitious founder.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex diary and calendar management
• Inbox management and email prioritisation
• Scheduling internal and external meetings
• Coordinating domestic and international travel
• Drafting and responding to correspondence on behalf of the founder
• Tracking actions and ensuring follow-up from meetings
• Monitoring workflows, deadlines, and priorities
• Supporting with project execution and business operations
• Acting as a trusted right hand to the founder

About You

• Proven experience supporting founders, CEOs, or senior executives
• Previous experience within a start-up, scale-up, technology, or investment environment preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrates excellent judgement and discretion

Remote (with occasional hybrid attendance)

This is initially a one-month temporary assignment, with the potential for extension depending on the needs of the business.