Permanent Executive Assistant to Founder - (Temp to Perm)

Purely PA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day WFH

Job summary

Purely PA in West London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Founder in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Hybrid role with some home working. The role offers a competitive salary (£50,000–£60,000) and long-term growth opportunities. Initial 4 weeks temp, with potential for permanent contract; salary depends on experience and impact. You will be central to coordinating the Founder’s day-to-day activities and key decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in an EA/PA or similar role.
• Experience supporting at senior level in a fast-paced environment.
• Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential information.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working closely with the Founder within a small team.
• Motivated to grow within an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, 1:1 executive support to the Founder.
• Manage complex diary and schedule.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Process and manage expenses.
• Act as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and track follow-ups.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Travel coordination

Expense processing

Stakeholder liaison

Meeting minutes

Discretion & confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calendar tools

Job description

Executive Assistant to Founder (Temp to permanent)

Location: West London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000- £60,000

A highly successful, privately owned investment and operating group is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Founder in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is a standout opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong track record of acquiring and scaling UK businesses across sectors including healthcare, construction, and property. With a current portfolio generating over £45m in annual turnover and ambitious plans for significant growth over the next 3-5 years, the business offers both stability and exciting long-term prospects.

Working within a close-knit and collaborative team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Founder's activities, acting as a trusted partner and key point of coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level, 1:1 executive support to the Founder
• Complex diary and schedule management
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
• Processing and managing expenses
• Acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders
• Attending meetings where required, taking minutes and tracking follow-ups

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in an EA/PA or similar role
• Proven ability to support at senior level in a fast-paced environment (ideally Financial services)
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential information
• Comfortable working closely with the Founder within a small team
• Positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
• Motivated to grow within an entrepreneurial and evolving business

The Opportunity

This role will suit an individual who enjoys being at the centre of a business, values trust and collaboration, and is looking for a long-term position where they can make a meaningful impact. You will be joining a dynamic organisation at an exciting stage of growth, with the chance to develop alongside the business. The successful EA will temp for around 4 weeks before consideration for a permanent contract.

They can offer 1 day working from home. Salary is dependent on experience.