Executive Assistant & Senior Researcher – Executive Search

About the role

This position blends traditional executive assistant duties with senior research responsibilities within a leading executive search firm. You will support senior partners directly while contributing to the delivery of high‑profile search assignments from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

• Manage extensive diaries and inboxes for senior partners.
• Coordinate complex UK and international travel, itineraries and logistics.
• Handle expenses, client billing and general administrative support.
• Schedule interviews, client meetings and candidate briefings.
• Conduct market mapping, candidate identification and executive research.
• Produce market intelligence, briefing documents and client presentations.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records within the CRM system.
• Liaise confidently with senior executives, clients and candidates, ensuring a premium experience.

Required profile

• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in an executive‑search environment.
• Strong research and market‑mapping capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and professionalism.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £71,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in London.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior partners in a collaborative, high‑performance culture.