EA to Partner at Boutique Venture Capital Firm / £50-70k / London

Our client is a very successful, yet small, venture capital firm that supports tech founders on the journey to grow their business. They are a dynamic and passionate team that place really value on their EAs and their ability to proactively support their senior team and drive the business forward. It’s a fast-paced environment and a role that requires lots of juggling and prioritising. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • 1:1 support to the Partner with ad-hoc support to the team

  • Full inbox management to include drafting emails and formal correspondence

  • Full calendar management - scheduling meetings and ensuring perfect coordination and diary alignment amongst partners and their EAs.

  • Proof-reading sensitive and technical documentation

  • Acting as the main point of contact on behalf of the Partner among partners, investors and other external parties.

  • Management of data & documents as a key support to the business and the operations function

  • Management and responsibility of operations-related projects from inception to completion

  • Expense & Credit Card management

  • Travel management - end-to-end travel arrangingwith awareness of time zones

  • Communications - format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports.

  • Light office-management duties contributing to a positive working environment

If you are someone who likes to be a team player whilst also work autonomously and play a pivotal role in the success of the business then this role could be for you! The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years EA experience supporting 1:1 at a senior level, have worked in small, fast paced business and be very self-motivated, proactive and have meticulous attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communications skills are key, and you must be tech savvy. Experience in finance, investment or a tech start up would be a preference but not a prerequisite. This role is office based 4 days per week with 1 day working from home.

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