EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT LONDON
Exceptional Executive Assistants for exceptional businesses.
Spencer & Thurlow is a specialist Executive Assistant recruitment agency in London, recruiting outstanding EAs for investment firms, family offices, founders and senior executives.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SEARCH
The right EA changes how an executive operates.
An exceptional Executive Assistant brings far more than organisation. They create structure, anticipate priorities and give the person they support the space to focus where they add the most value.
We recruit experienced Executive Assistants for senior executives, founders, investment professionals and Principals across London, with particular expertise in private equity, investment firms, family offices and founder-led businesses.
EA SPECIALISMS
Executive Assistant search, shaped around the role.
Executive Assistants
Dedicated support to CEOs, founders, Partners and senior executives.
Investment EAs
Experienced EAs for private equity, investment management and financial services firms.
Family Office EAs
Discreet executive support within family offices and private investment offices.
Team EAs
High-calibre support across Partners, investment teams and senior leadership.
Founder EAs
Adaptable support for founders working across fast-moving businesses and investments.
Senior Executive Assistants
Highly experienced EAs operating as trusted partners to senior leadership.
WHY IT’S DIFFERENT
An EA appointment is as much about fit as experience.
Two candidates can have almost identical CVs and perform very differently in the same role. Working style, judgement, pace, discretion and the relationship with the executive all matter. Our search considers the person behind the brief: how they work, what they need from their EA and the environment the successful candidate will be joining. That allows us to introduce candidates who fit the role on paper and, more importantly, work effectively within it.
OUR SEARCH APPROACH
A considered EA search, shaped around the appointment.
Each search is shaped around the executive, the role and the context in which the EA will operate.
01
Understand
The executive, environment, responsibilities and working style.
02
Search
Targeted search across our network and the wider market.
03
Assess
Detailed assessment of experience, judgement, communication and fit.
04
Introduce
A considered shortlist of candidates we believe genuinely suit the appointment.
05
Support
Interview management, feedback, offer negotiation and support through to appointment.
SECTORS
Executive Assistant recruitment across London’s private and investment sectors.
Private Equity
Family Offices
Investment Management
Hedge Funds
Private Investment Offices
Founder-Led Businesses
CONFIDENTIAL EA SEARCHES
Discreet search for sensitive appointments.
Some Executive Assistant searches require complete confidentiality. We regularly work on appointments where the executive, business or existing support arrangements cannot be disclosed publicly. In these circumstances, we approach the market selectively and manage the search with discretion from initial conversation through to appointment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Executive Assistant recruitment questions.
How do you recruit Executive Assistants in London?
We begin by understanding the executive, the working environment and the level of support required. From there, we map the relevant market and assess candidates for experience, judgement, discretion and working style as well as their CV.
What types of Executive Assistant roles do you recruit for?
We recruit one-to-one, team, founder, investment and senior Executive Assistant appointments across London. Searches range from a first EA hire to a replacement appointment or a broader support structure around a growing leadership team.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work across private equity, investment firms, family offices and founder-led businesses, alongside other private and professional environments. Each search is shaped around the pace, culture and practical demands of the individual role.
Can you manage a confidential EA search?
Yes. Where discretion is essential, we manage the search quietly and approach the market on a selective basis. We agree the level of information shared at each stage and handle candidate conversations with care throughout.
EMPLOYER ENQUIRY
Looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant?
Whether you’re making a new appointment or replacing an existing EA, we can advise on the market and manage the search from brief through to appointment.
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