Executive Assistant Manager

Executive Assistant Manager

*London £90,000–£110,000 + Benefits Permanent 4 Days in Office*

Eden Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded global financial services firm to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established EA Manager or senior administrative leader to take on a key leadership position within a fast-paced, international business.

The successful candidate will play an important role in overseeing and developing a high-performing Executive Assistant function, ensuring exceptional standards of support are delivered across the business.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong people management experience with a genuine understanding of what excellent executive support looks like. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, developing teams, improving processes and creating a positive, collaborative environment.

The Role

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to a team of Executive Assistants, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the delivery of executive and administrative support, ensuring consistently high service standards.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, understanding their requirements and ensuring the EA function delivers effectively.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development of EA team members.
• Manage performance, provide regular feedback and identify opportunities for individual and team development.
• Review workloads, team structures and resource allocation to ensure effective coverage and support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline ways of working and enhance the overall effectiveness of the EA function.
• Act as a senior point of contact for administrative matters, resolving challenges and supporting the team with complex requirements.
• Promote a positive team culture, encouraging collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to wider administrative initiatives and projects as required.

About You

• Proven experience managing, leading or developing Executive Assistant or administrative teams within a corporate environment.
• A strong background in executive support, ideally supporting senior leadership within a fast-paced, international business.
• Previous experience within financial services, professional services or a similarly demanding corporate environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support individuals at different stages of their careers.
• Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational structures.
• Strong judgement, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in developing people, improving processes and driving high standards across an administrative function.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA Manager to join a respected international business in a position offering leadership responsibility, senior stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Executive Assistant function.

Salary: £90,000–£110,000 + Benefits

Location: London

Working Pattern: 4 days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent