EA to Founder & Office Manager

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Salary: £40,000-£42,000 + Bonus

Location: Putney, Southwest London (SW15)

Working Pattern: Fully office-based, 5 days per week

Hours:8.45am/9:00am-5:00pm/5:30pm

Company Size: Approximately 20 employees

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days holiday
• bonus scheme
• regular social events

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant & Office Manager to join a growing, founder-led professional services business based in Southwest London.

This is a varied and visible position that combines Executive Assistance, Office Management and People Operations responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Founder, you'll become a trusted right-hand support while also taking ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy and collaborative office.

The role would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a business, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

The Role Executive Assistant Support

• Extensive diary management for the Founder
• Coordinating meetings, appointments and business engagements
• Preparing presentations, reports and meeting materials
• Tracking actions and ensuring follow-through
• Managing confidential information with absolute discretion
• Acting as a trusted partner and gatekeeper

Office Management & Operations

• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Managing suppliers, facilities, building management and IT providers
• Creating an exceptional experience for visitors and clients
• Managing office resources, supplies and workplace administration
• Supporting expenses, invoices and general business administration

People & Culture Support

• Supporting onboarding and employee administration
• Assisting with HR and people-related processes
• Coordinating staff events, socials and engagement initiatives
• Providing operational support across the wider business
• Helping foster a positive and collaborative office culture

About You

You'll be a hands on, proactive professional who enjoys variety and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Coordinator or similar
• Experience supporting senior leaders, founders or entrepreneurial stakeholders
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong Microsoft 365 proficiency

What We're Looking For

We're keen to meet candidates who are:

• Highly organised and naturally proactive
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Professional, discreet and dependable
• Action oriented with strong follow through
• Comfortable working at pace
• Invested in building strong working relationships
• Enthusiastic about being office based and contributing to company culture

Who is recruiting for this role: Indra at C&C Search

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.