Executive Assistant | Executive Search Firm | Central London | £40-44k
LRA Search is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious global executive search firm to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to join their London team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading executive search environment where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences.
About the Role:
As Executive Assistant, you'll provide comprehensive support on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis, leading project coordination for executive search assignments whilst managing the full lifecycle of searches from inception to completion. This is far more than a traditional EA position – you'll be at the heart of business operations, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and taking ownership of business development activities.
This role offers genuine variety, drawing on a broad range of commercial business skills including project management, client liaison, and strategic coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead project coordination and delivery of search assignments
* Manage search timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is completed
* Complex diary and inbox management
* Stakeholder management with internal and external contacts
* Preparation of candidate reports, presentations and pitch documentation
* PowerPoint essential (InDesign advantageous)
* Business development support including organising events and client hospitality
* First point of contact for new business enquiries
* Travel arrangements, expenses, invoicing and general administration
About You:
* 2-5+ years' experience, ideally from professional services, executive search or recruitment
* Able to prioritise, take initiative, think ahead and anticipate problems
* Confident making nuanced judgements and managing conflicting priorities
* Innate sense of urgency with exceptional attention to detail
* Thrives in a fast-paced environment with high energy and tenacity
* Intuitive, proactive and a completer finisher
* Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Discreet, trustworthy and completely dependable
What's On Offer:
* Salary: £40,000-£44,000 + bonus
* Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days WFH
* 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance and cash plan
* Group pension, life assurance and income protection
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Professional development and training
* Charity day and social activities
* Central London office location
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading executive search firm with over 50 years of excellence, offering a progressive, diverse and collaborative culture where you'll find genuine support and career development.
If you're an experienced EA looking for a role with real complexity, variety and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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