Temporary Executive Assistant - Private Equity

Purely PA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Purely PA is seeking a highly organised Temporary Executive Assistant to support a private equity and infrastructure firm in Central London. The role provides high-level administrative support, manages senior executives’ calendars, coordinates meetings, and handles sensitive correspondence with discretion.

Hybrid role with 3 days in the office, 9am–6pm, paying £25 per hour for a 2‑month assignment. The successful candidate will have prior EA or senior admin experience, excellent communication,

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident handling competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative and executive support.
• Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Arranging meetings, preparing documents and handling correspondence.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and managing expenses where required.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks.

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant for a Private Equity and Infrastructure Firm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide temporary support within a private equity and infrastructure firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive EA who enjoys working in a varied role, providing high-level administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of senior executives' schedules and priorities.

Pay: £25 per hour + holiday accrual

Hours: 9am - 6pm

Duration: 2 months

Location: Central London

Working Style: Hybrid, 3 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive administrative and executive support.
• Managing complex diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Arranging meetings, preparing documents and handling correspondence.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and managing expenses where required.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.
• Professional approach with strong attention to detail.