Executive Assistant

A leading executive search consultancy is seeking a bright and pro-active Executive Assistant to support a highly successful and ambitious Partner. The role is exceptionally client facing, super-pacey and rewarding.

Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant

The purpose of this executive assistant role is to support on a 1:1 basis and facilitate the smooth running of search assignments which includes extensive diary management, client and candidate relationship management, and creation of high-quality documents.

Assisting the Partner in fully understanding the specific requirements of every client, your responsibilities as EA will include:

• Extensive and complex diary management and logistics – establishing strong relationships with clients and candidates throughout the process;
• Utilising the database to update all information on an on-going basis;
• Producing reports and high standard presentations for client pitches;
• Producing accurate documentation, taking meeting notes and action points;
• Building professional relationships internally and externally to maximise the scope of the position;
• Managing expenses and accounts;
• Collating and organising reports;
• Producing high level PowerPoint presentations
• Supporting Directors on various projects.

Candidate requirements

We’re keen to speak with executive assistants who can demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft software - including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience operating in busy, fast-paced environments
• Experience in a client facing role and accustomed to working within project a driven environment.
• Ideally, EA applicants will have an executive search or professional services background.