Private EA

Temporary Executive Assistant – Private Office 2‑week assignment starting Monday 10th August St James, London – Office‑based A highly experienced Executive Assistant is required for a two‑week temporary assignment supporting an UHNW Co‑Founder during a period of EA holiday cover. This role demands exceptional organisational ability and proven experience operating at the highest level within finance, investment, private equity or similarly demanding environments. You will be stepping into a fast‑paced, high‑pressure office where expectations are extremely high. The successful candidate will be confident, composed and able to manage complex scheduling, communication flow and daily priorities with precision and independence. Key Responsibilities Full diary management and scheduling for the Principal and family Preparing agendas, materials, minutes and follow‑up actions Extensive family admin Monitoring and managing the Principal’s inbox Coordinating internal communications and maintaining digital filing systems Supporting global travel logistics and providing cover during travel period Working Environment Office‑based in St James, London Core hours: 8:45am–6pm , with a responsive, can‑do mindset Fast‑moving, direct, high‑expectation UHNW environment Majority of communication via WhatsApp You will be covering two senior EAs, so confidence, autonomy and resilience are essential Candidate Requirements 8+ years’ experience as an EA within finance, investment, private equity or UHNW settings Highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure Strong communicator with excellent discretion Able to respond to situations out of office hours Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency