Executive and Project Assistant

C&C Search is currently recruiting an experienced Executive and Project Assistant to support senior leadership within a fast‑paced, global biomedical sciences organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly driven, career‑focused EA to work at the heart of a demanding and ambitious business. The role offers significant exposure, responsibility, and pace.

Executive and Project Assistant

£75,000 - £95,000 DoE

5 days in the office

Biomedical sciences organisation operating at the intersection of science, investment, and innovation

Medium

The organisation is known for its high standards, collaborative working style, and professional culture. Operating in a fast‑moving, intellectually rigorous environment, the business values discretion, initiative, and strong relationships. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to decision‑makers, thrives on responsibility, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best.

• Provide high‑level administrative and project support directly to the CEO
• Manage complex, multi‑calendar scheduling with a heavy and changeable workload
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and senior‑level communications
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and agendas
• Support project delivery by tracking timelines, budgets, and documentation
• Assist with investment‑related processes, including maintaining databases and coordinating due diligence
• Compile financial information and background research for senior discussions
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, often at short notice
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Liaise confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrable experience in an Executive Assistant role with strong exposure to C‑suite and business‑wide projects
• Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or professional services strongly preferred
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Technically proficient across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working autonomously
• Discreet, professional, and trusted at senior level

Ellie Stoddart

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

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