Temporary Executive Assistant, Private Equity - Temp to Perm

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a dynamic team of executives in private equity. This temp-to-perm position requires 5-8 years of relevant experience and offers a chance to work in a high-performance environment. The role includes managing schedules, coordinating travel, and interfacing with high-profile clients. Ideal candidates are proactive and calm under pressure, thriving in busy settings.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of EA experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar.
• Proactive, confident, and client-facing presence.
• Unshakable calm under pressure and impeccable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage an ever-changing diary across global time zones.
• Coordinate seamless international travel and detailed itineraries.
• Be the first point of contact for high-profile clients, investors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Organizational skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Proactivity

Team player

Job description

We’re seeking a fantastic and focused immediately available Executive Assistant to join the top-performing, revenue-driving team at one of the most elite names in private equity.

This is a classic assistant role where you’ll be supporting a powerhouse team of MDs and C-suite executives who are constantly on the move and always closing deals.

You'll be responsible for managing a fast-paced schedule, coordinating global travel, and handling non-stop client interactions. You will join a top-tier EA collaborative team known for being sharp, supportive, and always one step ahead. It’s a focused, heads-down, high-performance team that ensures the smooth running of their day-to-day operations.

If you're a confident, proactive, and resilient candidate with client-facing communication skills, the ability to adapt quickly, and highly organized, this could be the temp-to-perm EA role for you.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage an ever-changing diary across global time zones
• Coordinate seamless international travel and detailed itineraries
• Be the first point of contact for high-profile clients, investors, and stakeholders
• Process expenses with speed and accuracy
• Bring structure, efficiency, and solutions

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of EA experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar (must-have)
• Unshakable calm under pressure and impeccable attention to detail
• A proactive, confident, and client-facing presence
• You thrive in a busy yet focused environment and love a challenge
• A team player

The Deal:

• 3 - 6 month temp assignment with the possibility of becoming permanent — they want this person to stay long-term
• 4 days a week in-office with a collaborative, high-performing team
• Join the division that drives the business and be part of its success

If you're ready to take on a role that moves fast, demands the best, and offers real opportunity — this is it.

Apply now!