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Executive assistant jobs London

We are leaders in linking you with exclusive executive assistant (EA) jobs across London and beyond thanks to our consistently high levels of service.

Our team of experienced Consultants has a strong and vast network of high-level EAs in London, which allows us to provide an excellent service to all our clients seeking to fill their next support vacancy.

We have access to an extensive assortment of EA positions in a vast and diverse mix of industries and sectors, including:

  • Startups and tech companies
  • Global investment firms and asset management
  • Higher education
  • Creative industry

Whether you are an experienced EA who has years of experience under your belt or you are a PA looking for an opportunity with a role that will take your career to the next level, we're confident we can assist you with your search.

How We Find The Best Match For EA Roles

Our team of experienced recruitment Consultants demonstrates emotional intelligence, and an ability to dig deeper than the job brief to get the perfect match for both candidate and client.

Being a small team we are focused on providing time and interest in all our EA candidates in order to place them in the right position. We carry out interviews and client briefings, which allow us to gain a full understanding of the job brief so we can perfectly match clients and candidates.

We offer a professional approach to recruiting Executive Assistants in both temporary and permanent roles in central London, with the aim of creating a lasting and positive relationship between ourselves and both Candidates and Clients alike. We are thrilled to share that EAs that have been placed by us in the past often return to us for advice or just a catch-up, knowing that they can rely on us for impartial and knowledgeable advice.

We are delighted to work with, and know our EAs throughout their careers, and have curated the Links platform for our PAs and EAs to access our Bain and Gray market insights, events, podcasts, directory, and much more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An executive assistant typically works with executive leaders within a company, board level and director level, to handle all the executive's administrative needs for example scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, and replying to correspondence as necessary.

Executive assistants are often left to manage their boss's in box, and to act as gatekeeper, to maximise the time spent on important business matters. Often executive assistants prepare all the documentation, research and board packs for meetings, and will potentially minute meetings to follow up.

Diary management and travel arrangements are often a large part of the role, with experience of last minute changes and working across time zones as part of this.

Links at Bain and Gray is a good source of further information with podcasts and insights into the executive assistant role from those that have done it.

As a Bain and Gray EA Candidate we aim to make sure you hear about the best jobs for you. This is coupled with our expertise and advice, as well as guiding you through every stage of your job search.

We will support you throughout the job search and offer our guidance and recruitment expertise on everything from:

  • interview preparation and process

  • what to wear for an interview

  • what to expect from your interviewer and how to manage tricky questions

  • competency based questions and how to answer them

  • follow up after the interview and what comes next

  • negotiating at the offer stage and managing the process for the best outcome

  • advice on salary, benefits and bonus so you know what you can reach for

  • advice handing in your notice and reference checking

We offer advice and market insight so you have all that you need to secure the role you want.

We will advise on market conditions and the current salary expectations when you register with us, so you have a clear idea of what you can get. We can also give you current bonus and benefit packages available, so you understand the full scope of what is competitive and suitable for you.

By the nature of our business we have the most up to date and current knowledge on the market. We are constantly reviewing and analysing the market conditions, and release a bi-annual salary survey and market insights to guide both our Candidate and our Clients.

If you have any questions or need further advice always reach out to your Consultant.

Our Consultants are experienced in the EA and PA recruitment field and can advise on getting an executive assistant (EA) job.

EAs are exceptional people managers, organisers and communicators. If you have these skills it may well be a good career choice for you. We can also advise and recommend skills training where we feel it will benefit you. This can be as simple as short courses to brush up your IT skills or one year diplomas for a full business diploma.

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Your Consultant will keep in touch with you on a regular basis with jobs, updates and check in calls. Crucially it is important you update us of any changes or developments in your career journey or job search, so we can stay fully informed of your circumstances and make sure you are hearing about the right job vacancies and opportunities.

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An executive assistant job can be extremely rewarding and is often a long term career choice for many.

Links at Bain and Gray is a unique platform for all things related to the business support community. We interview industry experts, PAs and EAs for their insights and experience, we hold events, podcasts and have up to date market and lifestyle blogs and interviews; and if that wasn’t enough we have a carefully curated directory, all for our Bain and Gray business community.

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Executive assistant jobs

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Executive Assistant to the CEO -

REF: HW17122
Temporary
London, Central
£24.00ph - £32.00per hour + holiday pay (50K-68K)
Our client a UK based specialist finance provider are seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to provide proactive, high-level support to the CEO. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role that plays a vital part in the smooth running of the Executive Office and the broader leadership team. If you're an experienced EA who thrives on variety, can work with discretion and efficiency, and enjoys working at the heart of a high-performing organisation—this role is for you. Due to the immediate need this is a temp role with the potential to transition to a permanent role.
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Executive Assistant / Project Manager

REF: TP17100
Permanent
London, Central
£50,000 - £60,000
I am looking for a candidate who is driven, entrepreneurial, confident, analytical and highly organised who is looking for an opportunity to join an incredible team and brand, their centrally located offices are stunning with roof top bars, café’s and more. The role is the first of its kind and the sky is the limit in terms of possibility. Working within a highly successful, creative outlook and fun team, you will become instrumental in their support function and helping them win their breadth of fascinating clients.
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Executive Assistant to CEO

REF: FM17014
Permanent
London, Central
£70,000 - £100,000
A fabulous EA to CEO position has come up, working for a family-owned, international shipping company in central London. This is a fairly traditional role but on a very senior level, and has huge scope to grow. The role is 1:1 Business focused role, supporting an UHNW CEO. This role is office based. They are seeking a candidate who has supported at a very senior c-suite level, has had exposure to UHNWs, can show loyalty and longevity on their CV and has immaculate attention to detail.
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Executive Assistant to Director - Family Office

REF: FM17095
Permanent
London, Central
£60,000
My client are an UHNW Family Office near Mayfair, who have a Real Estate and hotel business. Looking for a solid EA to support a Director, who is a Family member and needs utmost discretion and confidentiality. This is a traditional role which includes liaising with stakeholders and board members. This role is office based with 1 day WFH. Wonderful and friendly office environment, team of 50 people.
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Executive Assistant to FTSE 100 Company

REF: TP17085
Permanent
Hybrid Working
£70,000 - £90,000 + benefits + bonus + hybrid working
Our client, a well-known and highly impressive FTSE 100 firm, is seeking a well-versed Executive Assistant to support their newly appointed CEO in September. You will be that true right hand and be privy to a lot of highly confidential information, so having a high level of discretion is key for this role. Not only this but also being able to wear multiple hats to ensure for the smooth running of each day. A varied role, no two days will be the same as you will be the most senior EA in the entire global organisation.
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Executive Assistant to Partner - Executive Search

REF: TP17046
Permanent
London, Central
£50,000 - £70,000 - Hybrid working + benefits + amazing bonus
A well-known executive search firm is seeking a real allrounder to join their close-knit team as EA to a Regional Managing Partner within the property practice. Working in a friendly team of EAs, you will ensure for the smooth running of their every day and be used to working at pace and have had, ideally exposure to project work. A young company most with young families, a great work life balance, 3 days in the office. Having recently moved offices to St James, you will sit in their modern open plan office and get free breakfast and have lunch together. Summer team building with partners, so everyone gets to know each other on a personal level and a Christmas Party. Great team, all muck in, no hierarchy, all very passionate and driven.
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Executive Assistant - Private Equity

REF: FM17086
Permanent
London, Central
£60,000 +
An extremely successful and slick Private Equity Firm in Marylebone are looking for an outstanding, experienced EA to join their collaborative team. The company has a very appealing culture, wonderful perks and gorgeous offices (with a gym)! This role is predominantly office based. They are looking for a candidate who has previously been working within Private Equity, Asset Management or similar. Ideally, you will have longevity within roles on your CV. You must be able to handle an exceptionally fast pace, manic diaries, and have a strong work ethic. The EA team have an incredibly supportive team ethos and they need a real team player. This is a lovely environment to work and hard work will be noticed and rewarded!
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Executive Assistant - Global Executive Search Firm

REF: TP17077
Permanent
Hybrid Working
£50,000 - £60,000 + bonus (20%-30%) + hybrid working
A highly impressive boutique global executive search and advisory firm seeking a polished, dynamic and well-versed Search EA to come in and support their impressive yet down to earth Managing Partner and new Partner. The firm are going through a really exciting team, as they are growing their teams, in London, New York and Europe. A firm that truly values their employees, they offer hybrid working and have incredible bonuses and benefits.
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Executive Assistant at Executive Search Firm

REF: EG17046
Temporary
London, Central
£55,000 - £70,000
We’re working with a prestigious executive search firm known for its forward-thinking approach and leadership within the industry. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with a standout culture, dynamic, inclusive, and truly high performing! The successful EA will provide first-class 1:1 support to a top-performing, highly respected Partner in a role that is central to the business. You’ll be an essential part of their success, partnering on high impact, senior-level search assignments.
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Hybrid Business Executive Assistant to Entrepreneur / HNWI - Maternity Cover

REF: VB17006
Contract
Hybrid Working
£80,000 - £90,000
Great role covering a maternity leave! This role is supporting UHNWI who has multiple business interests and ongoing projects. This role is based out of luxury offices in Mayfair working within a team of 3. The offices are centrally located in Mayfair and luxurious. The office structure is flexible and they do offer hybrid working – typically 3x days a week in the office, based on business needs.

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