Executive Assistant - Professional Services

Executive Assistant – Executive Search

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

We are working with a leading global professional services firm, seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide critical support within their fast-paced Executive Search practice.

This role goes far beyond traditional EA duties – it blends classic executive support with project management, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing responsibilities. You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality search assignments and supporting senior leaders at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:2 EA support, including complex diary management and travel coordination

• Lead project coordination for search assignments, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation are met to the highest standard

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted first point of contact

• Prepare polished written materials including candidate reports, presentations, pitch decks, and research packs

• Support business development activity: scheduling meetings, organising client events, and managing new business enquiries

• General administrative support including expenses, invoicing, and office coordination

About You

The ideal candidate will have 2–5+ years’ EA experience, ideally within professional services, executive search, or a client-facing corporate environment. You will bring:

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and discretion

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High levels of energy, resilience, and attention to detail

• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint essential; Excel desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure

• Private medical insurance, wellbeing programmes, and employee assistance scheme

• Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection

• Cycle to Work & season ticket loan schemes

• Ongoing professional development and training

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global firm where you’ll be at the heart of high-level client work and executive search projects.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Executive Assistant in this prestigious environment.