Project Coordinator and Operations Support
Tate RecruitmentWonderful hybrid working with 3 days at home and 2 in the office based in Central London. £55,000 - £57,000 + Bonus + Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator, Search Coordinator, Executive Assistant or Operations professional from an executive search background looking to take on a broad, highly visible position within a successful and growing consultancy. We're partnering with a leading executive search consultancy to recruit a highly organised and commercially minded Project Coordinator & Operations professional to join their growing London team. This is a pivotal role supporting senior Partners on high-profile executive search assignments while also contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. Working closely with clients, candidates and colleagues across multiple international locations, you'll be at the centre of complex search projects, ensuring every interaction, process and deliverable is handled seamlessly. This role would suit someone who enjoys being the driving force behind successful projects, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes real pride in delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates. The Role: You'll take ownership of the coordination and delivery of multiple executive search assignments, managing stakeholder communication, diary coordination, international travel arrangements and project logistics. You'll work directly with senior clients and executive-level candidates, acting as a key liaison throughout the search process. Alongside project coordination, you'll support broader operational activities including onboarding, supplier management, office operations, systems administration, invoicing and business improvement initiatives. This is a varied position offering exposure across both client delivery and business operations. What We're Looking For: We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience working within executive search, recruitment search, leadership advisory or talent consultancy environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience supporting executive search, retained search or professional services teams.
- Exceptional project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously.
- Strong diary management and international travel coordination experience.
- Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and candidates.
- Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership.
- Strong systems and CRM experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to anticipate needs, think several steps ahead and keep projects progressing smoothly.
- A positive, adaptable and collaborative approach. We're looking for someone with bags of common sense, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get things done. You'll be highly organised, client-focused and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. These qualities are considered just as important as technical capability. turn2search4 What's On Offer
- Salary of £55,000 - £57,000
- Bonus scheme
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Exposure to high-profile executive search assignments
- Significant stakeholder interaction and client-facing responsibility
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing environment
- Opportunities to contribute beyond your core role and make a genuine impact on the business
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