Executive Assistant to Managing Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grindstone Capital is a hands-on, specialty private consulting firm with a focus on the digital technologies space. Built on three core values: Honour, Knowledge, Hard Work; we are deeply committed to establishing effective, collaborative, and loyal partnerships. We look to identify high-potential owners, managers, and equity stakeholders of promising early market and middle market companies, who we believe can achieve extraordinary feats with the backing of our knowledge, technologies and core values and help them reach their ultimate potential.
How Grindstone works
By focusing on the digital technology sector, Grindstone supports portfolios of companies that synergistically leverage each other through collaboration, knowledge sharing, common best practices, and, most importantly, data. We share years of expertise of business experience and offer strategy, vision, and support on a consultative level
Job Summary
Our Managing Director is looking for a smart, hardworking, flexible, motivated assistant to support him in his busy business and personal life. He is looking for someone who is well organised with the ability to work on your own, follow up on matters and see them through to completion. You would be working with an exciting team internationally and add value daily!
Who you are:
The ideal candidate would be dynamic, well presented, have a positive personality and a strong work ethic.
Skills:
- ability to deal with people in a helpful, upbeat manner is paramount
- flexibility – be able to change course of work easily
- outstanding organisation skills
- work independently with good judgement and able to prioritise
- handle sensitive information discreetly and trustworthy
- advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, Excel, PowerPoint a must
- Experience in project management a plus – assisting with and keeping track of pending projects with teams across the business
Travel would be part of the role both within the UK and abroad
Hybrid working in a team setting but also from home
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, W1K 2DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application deadline: 16/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant to Managing Director roles across Grindstone Capital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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