Job Title: Executive Assistant / Operations Partner Location: London, EC4R 1AP Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum based on experience, with scope to grow as the role expands The Procurement Group is a specialist consultancy that helps UK businesses with £10m-£100m turnover reduce overheads and improve profitability. We've been doing this for over 20 years using a structured approach to analysing indirect spend and delivering measurable savings. We are a small, expert team working directly with business owners and FDs. We move quickly, say what we think, and focus on results. Our founder is stepping back from being involved in every operational detail and needs an Executive Assistant / Operations Partner to take real ownership of the back office. This is more than a traditional EA role: you will run core operations so the founder can focus on clients, growth and developing our productised Overhead Advantage System. Key responsibilities: Send a short daily stats report on key metrics (Desk tickets, overdue items, inbox status, credit control, client milestones) without being prompted. Own and deliver one 'weekly Rock' - a specifi c improvement or project that you choose and manage yourself. Use a clear escalation framework so you know what to decide yourself, what to escalate with a recommended option, and what needs sign- Identify and fi x the 'broken 20%' of processes - documenting changes and improving how we work. Manage email, diary, tasks and basic credit control to free the founder's time for client work and strategy. Use the KnowledgeBase, established processes and AI/web research so you don't need to ask questions you can answer yourself. About you: We are hiring mainly for attitude and mindset, not a perfect CV. You take ownership and like being responsible for outcomes, not just ticking off tasks. You are calm and professional, even when working with a demanding, direct founder. You ask for clarity at the start, then get on and deliver. You naturally document and improve processes. You're confident with technology and happy to learn new tools. You are honest, straightforward and comfortable working adult-to- The founder is actively working on stepping back from every detail; you will be part of resetting how the business runs and will be treated as a partner, not 'just admin'. What we offer: A varied role with genuine responsibility in a small, specialist consultancy. Close involvement in how a 20-year-old business scales beyond the founder. Competitive salary based on experience, with scope to grow as the role expands. How to Apply: Once you click ' Apply ', you'll be registered on our recruitment hub and will receive an automatic email with next steps from a no reply email address (please check your spam / junk folders for this) To complete your application, you MUST follow the instructions. You will need to: Email us with the subject line: 'Executive Assistant / Operations Partner Application. In your email, include your CV and a short note answering: A time you turned a messy process into something reliable. A time you worked successfully with a demanding or blunt personality. What you would need from us to take real ownership in this role. Your Current Salary Important: We'll only consider applications that follow this process-because that's what we'll expect the successful candidate to do. DO NOT ring us; we'll contact you if we want to progress your application. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Personal Assistant, EA to Associate, PA to Associate, EA to Partner, PA to Partner, Operations Administrator, Operations Partner Admin Partner, Business Partner, Office Manager, Business Administrator, Executive Assistant, may also be considered for this role.