Temporary Executive Assistant, Management Consultancy

ISE Partners Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in City Of London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for temporary coverage during a sabbatical. The candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in Management Consultancy or Private Equity. Responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating travel logistics, and ensuring smooth communication within the team. This role offers the chance to work closely with Managing Directors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within Management Consultancy, Private Equity, or similar professional services.
• Ability to manage complex diaries and schedules.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and schedules.
• Arrange international meetings and coordinate travel logistics.
• Process expenses and manage detailed itineraries.
• Act as a trusted point of contact internally and externally.

Job description

We are seeking an establishedExecutive Assistant to cover a 3 - 4 monthsabbatical from December.

This is an exciting opportunity for a focused, conscientious EA with a background in ideally Management Consultancy, Private Equity or similar professional services to step into a high-performing team.

The team thrives on precision and communication. They need an EA who can quickly grasp how they operate, take ownership of their responsibilities, and deliver a proactive, solution-focused approach from the outset. You will be confident, exceptionally organised,and client facing in your communication.

Working closely 4 - 6 Managing Directors, you will manage a complex diary, coordinate and oversee travel and expenses, and handle detailed itineraries. As an EA, you will anticipate theirneeds, maintain a strong attention to detail, whilst also ensuring smooth communication.

You will ideally have a minimumof 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Managing complex diaries and schedules.
• Arrangeinternational meetings and coordinate travel logistics.
• Process expenses and manage detailed itineraries.
• Act as a trusted point of contact internally and externally, ensuring smooth communication.

Requirements:

• You must be an Executive Assistant have have experiencegained withinManagement Consultancy, Private Equity, or professional services
• A minimumof 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant.

Details:

• Temporary sabbatical cover for 3–4 months starting mid-December.
• 4 days in office, 1 day WFH.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, experienced EA who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and can step into a critical support role with immediate impact.