Executive Assistant to Founder - #2186014

This is a highly visible role at the heart of a fast-paced organisation, requiring someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain absolute discretion and operate confidently in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will become a trusted extension of their Executive, ensuring both professional and personal commitments are planned, organised and executed seamlessly

An established Private Equity firm is seeking a proactive and ambitious Executive Assistant to support a senior stakeholder.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior or Mid-Level Executive Assistant with 4+ years of experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Working closely with a senior executive, you will gain exposure to business-critical decision-making, international operations and senior stakeholder engagement.

Given the nature of the role, there will be occasions where flexibility is required outside of standard business hours, particularly when managing urgent matters, international travel schedules or time-sensitive priorities. Some international travel may also be required from time to time.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you can further develop your skills, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and establish yourself as a key business partner.

• Provide high-level executive support to a senior stakeholder with a busy and ever-changing schedule
• Manage complex diary arrangements, prioritising meetings and commitments across multiple time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, ground transportation and detailed itineraries
• Support with selected personal and private PA responsibilities, ensuring personal commitments are managed efficiently and confidentially
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports and correspondence to a high professional standard
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistics and documentation are organised in advance
• Act as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business and externally
• Manage expenses, invoices and administrative processes accurately and efficiently
• Track actions, deadlines and follow-ups to ensure commitments are met
• Handle highly confidential business and personal information with discretion
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency

• 4-5 years+ experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Team Assistant supporting senior leaders
• Ready to take the next step into a broader and more demanding Executive Assistant role
• Experience managing complex diaries, travel arrangements and stakeholder communications
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where priorities can shift at short notice
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office and modern workplace technologies
• Experience within financial services, professional services or a similarly fast-paced environment would be advantageous
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity and efficiency

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Direct exposure to senior leaders and business decision-making
• Opportunity to be mentored and develop within a high-performing environment
• Exposure to international business operations and stakeholder management
• A role with genuine ownership, variety and long-term career development opportunities

This role is best suited to an ambitious Executive Assistant who has established a strong foundation in their career and is looking for a stepping-stone into a more senior, high-profile support position.

The successful candidate will have the resilience, flexibility and commitment required to thrive in a demanding Private Equity environment, while enjoying the opportunity to work closely with a senior executive and make a meaningful impact.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background screening and referencing. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates