Executive Assistant

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Our client – a leading global executive search firm known for its integrity, deep client relationships and collaborative culture – is seeking an EA to join in its healthcare practice. A high-profile Executive Assistant role working closely with the Head of Practice and the wider team, the position is dynamic, external-facing and central to the successful delivery of executive search assignments.

It combines senior EA support with significant project coordination and stakeholder management responsibilities, offering variety and intellectual challenge beyond a traditional EA role.

• Lead coordination and delivery of executive search assignments
• Manage search timelines, documentation and action points
• Provide full EA support to the Head of Healthcare Practice, including complex diary management
• Build and manage relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare candidate reports, presentations and pitch materials (PowerPoint essential; InDesign advantageous)
• Support business development activity, including client liaison and responding to new enquiries
• Organise meetings, events, corporate hospitality and travel
• Handle expenses, invoicing and general administrative support

• 2–5+ years’ experience as an EA, ideally within professional services, executive search or recruitment
• Highly organised with strong judgement and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and solutions‑focused, with a strong sense of urgency
• Confident stakeholder manager with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; Excel desirable)
• Discreet, dependable and trusted, with high levels of integrity

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Administrative