Job description
C&C Search is currently recruiting an exceptional EA to Partner for a leading executive search firm based in London.
This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity within a highly respected, well-established business known for its collaborative culture, high-performing team, and commitment to excellence in the search industry.
Offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to support a senior Partner in a pivotal role, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
All about the role and company you’d be working for!
Position: EA to Partner
Salary: Competitive
Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 from home
Industry: Executive Search
Start Date: ASAP
What they do:
A renowned executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and board-level appointments across multiple sectors. With a reputation for outstanding client service, meticulous research, and long-term partnerships, they are known as trusted advisors in the search space.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This is a people-first business where emotional intelligence, professionalism, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do. The team is warm, inclusive, and supportive, and they genuinely value their EAs as strategic partners. They offer a grown-up working environment, autonomy, development opportunities, and a culture where everyone’s contribution is recognised. If you're looking for a role where you can add real value and be part of an intelligent, down-to-earth team, this is it.
Key responsibilities for this EA to Partner position:
Carolyn Barraclough
For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering — across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.
This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity within a highly respected, well-established business known for its collaborative culture, high-performing team, and commitment to excellence in the search industry.
Offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to support a senior Partner in a pivotal role, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
All about the role and company you’d be working for!
Position: EA to Partner
Salary: Competitive
Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 from home
Industry: Executive Search
Start Date: ASAP
What they do:
A renowned executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and board-level appointments across multiple sectors. With a reputation for outstanding client service, meticulous research, and long-term partnerships, they are known as trusted advisors in the search space.
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This is a people-first business where emotional intelligence, professionalism, and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do. The team is warm, inclusive, and supportive, and they genuinely value their EAs as strategic partners. They offer a grown-up working environment, autonomy, development opportunities, and a culture where everyone’s contribution is recognised. If you're looking for a role where you can add real value and be part of an intelligent, down-to-earth team, this is it.
Key responsibilities for this EA to Partner position:
- Providing high-level executive support to a senior Partner, acting as their right hand
- Extensive diary management, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination across multiple time zones
- Managing confidential documentation, client packs, reports, and search materials
- Liaising with senior clients and candidates, ensuring an exceptional experience throughout the process
- Supporting the full executive search lifecycle, including interview coordination and candidate management
- Preparing presentations, briefs, and correspondence with accuracy and polish
- Taking the lead on logistics for meetings, travel, and events
- Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and maintaining strong internal relationships
- Proven EA experience at Partner, CEO, or C-suite level within executive search – this is essential
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Strong relationship-builder with confidence liaising at senior levels
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
- Someone polished, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
Carolyn Barraclough
For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering — across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.
