Executive Assistant to the Partner – Business Development & Network
Location: London (Hybrid)Employment Type: Full-time
Salary 45k per annum and generous commission structure
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Executive Assistant to support one of our Partners in driving business growth, strengthening strategic relationships and expanding our professional network.
This is far more than a traditional executive support role. You will become a trusted right hand to the Partner, helping to build meaningful connections, identify business opportunities and ensure that our clients become part of a valuable professional ecosystem.
If you enjoy networking, building relationships and making things happen, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of a fast-growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day executive support to the Partner.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers and strategic partners.
- Ensure clients are actively engaged within the firm's professional network and community.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration, referrals and business growth.
- Connect clients, investors, entrepreneurs and professional advisers where mutually beneficial.
- Organise networking breakfasts, private events, business lunches and community initiatives.
- Coordinate follow-ups after meetings and ensure commercial opportunities are progressed.
- Assist with business development initiatives and partnership activities.
- Work closely with the Marketing team on events, campaigns and brand visibility.
- Prepare presentations, meeting materials and briefing notes.
- Manage projects and coordinate activities across internal teams.
- Represent the Partner and the firm at networking events and business functions when appropriate.
About You
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Business Development Executive, Relationship Manager or similar role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Naturally confident when building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, discreet and highly proactive.
- Fluent English is essential.
- Russian or Ukrainian language skills would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to work directly with a senior Partner.
- Exposure to entrepreneurs, investors, high-net-worth individuals and business leaders.
- A dynamic role combining executive support, networking and business development.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- The chance to play a key role in expanding a thriving professional community and contributing directly to the firm's success.
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4Y
