Executive Assistant

EA - Executive Search

£45,000 to £52,000

Hybrid working, office based in Nine Elms

An established Executive Search firm based in Nine Elms (Battersea) is seeking a senior EA to join their team. This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role; instead, it is a pivotal operational position working closely on a one to one basis with the Practice Manager she delivers on high‑profile search assignments.

The firm specialises in appointing senior and strategic leaders, including CEOs, CFOs and Managing Directors, where each mandate is a bespoke, high‑stakes project requiring exceptional accuracy, coordination and stakeholder management. What makes the stand apart from other executive search firms is the work within Social impacting industries such as Education, Global Research, Philanthropy etc.

Role Overview

The EA will provide essential support across all stages of the executive search life-cycle. You will manage complex workflows, coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks, and act as a central communication point for clients and candidates. this will be over multiple time zones, as the work on a global scale. This role requires sound judgement, strong communication skills, advanced stakeholder management skills and the ability to run numerous high‑level administrative projects in a fast‑paced environment at one time.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Process Support

• Support the delivery of 15-20 concurrent search projects.
• Maintain smooth and timely progress across all assignments.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency throughout all documentation and processes.

Client & Candidate Coordination

• Serve as the primary process contact for clients and candidates.
• Provide clear, timely updates and uphold strong consultant-stakeholder relationships.
• Anticipate potential issues and support effective resolution.

Administrative Excellence

• Manage complex diaries and interview scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Prepare high‑quality documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Uphold precision and consistency across all administrative outputs.

Communication & Liaison

• Act as the central communication point within the practice group.
• Liaise professionally with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external contacts.
• Support new business efforts through efficient coordination and follow‑up activity.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who can engage professionally with senior stakeholders and manage multiple priorities with ease. Highly organised and detail‑focused, they work accurately under pressure and keep projects moving smoothly. They bring a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset, taking ownership of tasks and anticipating challenges before they arise. Experience in executive search or professional services is useful but not essential, strong professionalism, reliability and a calm, structured approach are what matter most.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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