Job Description
C&C Search is currently recruiting a Float Executive Assistant for a world-renowned executive search firm. Based in the heart London, this hybrid role offers exposure to global Partners and a supportive environment.
All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position:
Float Executive Assistant – providing seamless executive support cover across the London office, working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders within Executive Search and Consulting practices.
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Hybrid set up: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
What they do:
A global provider of executive search and leadership advisory services, this organisation partners with the world’s top businesses to build high-performing leadership teams and shape corporate cultures.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This is a firm that leads with purpose and integrity, fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning, the London team offers a fast-paced yet supportive culture. There is genuine investment in employees' development, and you will be part of a team where your contribution is valued and your ideas welcomed.
Key responsibilities for this Float Executive Assistant position:
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* Providing high-level EA cover across the office during planned and unplanned absences
\t• Full administrative ownership of executive search assignments including scheduling, document preparation and client/candidate liaison
\t• Inbox and diary management for Partners and Principals
\t• Creating, editing and proofreading confidential documentation and pitch materials
\t• Travel coordination, often complex and international
\t• Liaising with senior-level clients and candidates, managing logistics and communication
\t• Maintaining accuracy and integrity of the firm’s database and internal systems
\t• Supporting engagement execution, from candidate scheduling to financial processes (expenses, invoicing, AR/AP)
\t• Offering reception cover and contributing to team collaboration and shared goals
What background and experience are the company looking for?
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* Proven experience in a fast-paced Executive Assistant or Float EA role.
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* Executive search experience is compulsory to hit the ground running
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* Strong project management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
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* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive mindset
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* Professional communication style, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders
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* Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Word and PowerPoint) and ease with database systems
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* Calm under pressure, with resilience, flexibility and a team-oriented approach
Who is recruiting for this role: Carolyn Barraclough
Please apply online asap for this position, if your experience aligns and sounds like you!
For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.