Executive and Project Assistant

Posted 05 March 2026
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Executive Assistants
Reference1316734

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an experienced Executive and Project Assistant to support senior leadership within a fast‑paced, global biomedical sciences organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly driven, career‑focused EA to work at the heart of a demanding and ambitious business. The role offers significant exposure, responsibility, and pace. 

All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Executive and Project Assistant
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 DoE
Hybrid set up: 5 days in the office 
What they do: Biomedical sciences organisation operating at the intersection of science, investment, and innovation

Size of company: Medium
  
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
The organisation is known for its high standards, collaborative working style, and professional culture. Operating in a fast‑moving, intellectually rigorous environment, the business values discretion, initiative, and strong relationships. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to decision‑makers, thrives on responsibility, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best.
  
Key responsibilities for this insert Executive and Project Assistant position:
  • Provide high‑level administrative and project support directly to the CEO
  • Manage complex, multi‑calendar scheduling with a heavy and changeable workload
  • Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and senior‑level communications
  • Prepare presentations, reports, briefing materials, and agendas
  • Support project delivery by tracking timelines, budgets, and documentation
  • Assist with investment‑related processes, including maintaining databases and coordinating due diligence
  • Compile financial information and background research for senior discussions
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, often at short notice
  • Act as a trusted gatekeeper, handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
  • Liaise confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders
What background and experience are the company looking for?
  • Demonstrable experience in an Executive Assistant role with strong exposure to C-suite and business wide projects
  • Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or professional services strongly preferred
  • Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
  • Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
  • Technically proficient across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working autonomously
  • Discreet, professional, and trusted at senior level
Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?

Ellie Stoddart

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.