Executive Assistant | Private and Academic Support

Role Overview

This unique Executive Assistant position offers a blend of academic and private household support. The selected candidate will assist a distinguished Oxford/Cambridge graduate embarking on their research career, as well as provide private assistance to another family member. The role goes beyond conventional EA duties by incorporating academic research coordination, document preparation, and personal household administration within a long-standing trusted relationship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with academic research tasks, including publications and professional projects.
• Type, format, and proofread documents from live dictations.
• Manage diaries, coordinate projects, and oversee complex scheduling.
• Serve as liaison with universities, publishers, and professional contacts.
• Prepare research materials such as papers, citations, and bibliographies.
• Provide private Executive Assistant support involving household management and personal project oversight.
• Implement efficient systems and adopt technology to streamline daily operations.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Exceptional typing capabilities with excellent command of written English.
• Excellent organization skills with rigorous attention to detail.
• Proficiency and confidence in technology, able to quickly learn new software.
• Warm, discreet, composed, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Genuine interest in academia, research, and intellectual activities.

Additional Details

This role primarily operates remotely, requiring occasional meetings and travel as needed. It presents a rare opportunity to become a deeply trusted member of a family while engaging with compelling academic endeavors.