Executive Assistant | 12-month contract | Boutique Executive Search

Executive Assistant - City, London

Ref: 619Tuesday 16 June 2026

£55,000 - £65,000

Executive Assistant | 12-month maternity cover

 

Location: Central London (2 days WFH)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

 

Our client, a boutique executive search firm, is looking for an EA to join the team on a 12-month maternity contract supporting two Partners. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performing search environment alongside a collaborative team of EAs.

 

About the Role

  • Complex and ever-changing diary management for two Partners
  • Managing search project timelines and acting as a key liaison with clients
  • Supporting the preparation of candidate shortlists and longlists, including formatting candidate profiles and materials
  • Coordinating and scheduling interviews across multiple stakeholders
  • Managing complex international travel arrangements
  • Tracking and coordinating business development activity and meetings
  • Supporting the planning and delivery of client and internal events

 

About You

  • Previous experience supporting within executive search is highly advantageous
  • 8+ years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or similar support role within a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proactive with strong judgement and problem-solving capability
  • Organised, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities
  • Driven, hardworking and willing to go above and beyond to support the wider team

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and wants to play a key role in a growing and collaborative business.

 

 

**LRA Search are acting as the employment agency for this role**

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