Admin Team Leader / Executive Assistant
PR/027817
Up to £100,000
We’ve taken on a fantastic opportunity with a highly respected firm known for its collaborative and forward-thinking culture. This hybrid leadership/EA role is perfect for someone who wants to combine strategic team management with hands-on EA support, while showcasing strong organisational skills and emotional intelligence.
The business has a global presence and a supportive, inclusive environment where the EA team is genuinely valued.
THE ROLE:
This position blends leadership with EA responsibilities, supporting senior professionals while overseeing a team of assistants. Day to day will include:
* Leading, coaching, and developing the EA team
* Managing HR matters including absence, maternity, and wellbeing
* Supporting conflict resolution and maintaining team engagement
* Improving processes, workflows, and team operations
* Overseeing daily EA standards across diary, travel, and project support
* Managing allocations and workloads
* Assisting with internal events and recruitment
* Running team meetings and ensuring strong performance across the board
This role is ideal for a calm, confident leader with extensive Financial Services experience (ideally Private Equity or Investment Banking) who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains composed under pressure. The successful candidate will bring strong, hands-on leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to handle performance, absence, and team-related matters. They will be confident leading an established group, able to build trust quickly, and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence, along with solid EA experience to support senior stakeholders when required.
BENEFITS AND DETAILS:
* Core Hours: 9:00am–6:00pm
* 1 day WFH
* 30 days annual leave
* Private medical & dental
* And more!
This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a seasoned EA looking for their next step — apply now!