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Posted 05 August, 2026

Executive Assistant | Private & Academic Support

Carnegie Consulting
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Private & Academic Executive Assistant | Mainly Remote

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A unique Executive Assistant opportunity.

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We are delighted to be representing a warm, private family seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide support to a brilliant Oxford/Cambridge graduate at the beginning of his research career, whilst also assisting another family member with private EA support.

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This is unlike a traditional EA role. It combines academic support, document production, research coordination and private household administration within a long-term, trusted partnership.

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The role will include:

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• Supporting academic research, publications and professional projects.

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• Typing, formatting and proofreading documents from live dictation.

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• Managing diaries, projects and complex schedules.

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• Coordinating with universities, publishers and professional contacts.

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• Preparing research papers, citations and bibliographies.

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• Private Executive Assistant support including household administration and personal projects.

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• Introducing efficient systems and embracing technology to simplify day-to-day working.

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We are looking for someone who is:

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'14; Degree educated (or equivalent experience)

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'14; An exceptional typist with outstanding written English

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'14; Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail

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'14; Technologically confident and comfortable learning new software

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'14; Warm, discreet, calm and emotionally intelligent

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'14; Interested in academia, research and intellectual pursuits

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This is a rare opportunity to become a trusted, long-term part of a wonderful family whilst supporting fascinating academic work.

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Mainly remote, with occasional meetings and travel as required.