Temp Team Assistant/EA - Investment Firm in Emerging Markets

An exciting opportunity for a polished and personable Team Assistant/EA to join a highly regarded investment firm specialising in emerging markets. This is an ongoing temporary assignment, starting ASAP, to provide cover while the firm recruits for a permanent hire, so candidates must be available immediately.

Based in impressive offices in the heart of the West End, this is a varied, front-facing role combining hands-on EA support with reception and team assistant responsibilities. Working in office Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm, you will be based on reception, acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, while providing dedicated support to the Senior EA, Chief of Staff and wider senior leadership team. You will be joining a fantastic, collaborative team with a great culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing hands-on EA support, including complex diary management, scheduling meetings and coordinating busy calendars.
• Arranging domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing meeting rooms and managing associated logistics.
• Supporting the Senior EA, Chief of Staff and wider senior leadership team with day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.
• Managing reception and front-of-house duties, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of presentation.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests and helping ensure the smooth running of the office.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in an EA or PA role, with strong exposure to diary management, travel coordination and supporting senior stakeholders.
• Confident managing busy schedules, arranging complex travel and anticipating the needs of senior executives.
• Exceptionally well presented, polished and professional, with excellent attention to detail.
• Warm, approachable and naturally personable, with a welcoming manner.
• Previous front-of-house/reception experience, within a corporate, luxury retail or luxury hospitality environment, would be beneficial.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• A positive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and welcoming team within an impressive corporate environment, with excellent office facilities and complimentary lunches.