EA - #2171113

• Belfast
• £50,000
• EA/Operations Support

Job Title: Executive Assistant and Operations Support
Salary: Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
Location: Belfast
Sector: Management Consulting and Professional Services
Size of company: Growing consultancy
Working Pattern/Hybrid: Belfast-based, with working pattern to be confirmed
Benefits: Performance-related bonus, paid holiday, holiday trading, loyalty bonus, 5% matched pension contribution, wellbeing benefits and tailored professional development

The Opportunity

C&C Search is currently recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant and Operations Support professional for a successful and growing management consultancy based in Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant and Operations Support professional who enjoys combining first-class executive assistance with broader business operations. You will provide high-quality support to senior leadership while helping to improve governance, workplace efficiency and operational processes.

The Executive Assistant and Operations Support position offers excellent exposure across the full consulting lifecycle, alongside a competitive financial package, performance-related bonus, extensive annual leave and clear opportunities for professional development.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for

This is a collaborative, values-led consultancy with a strong focus on trust, empowerment and sustainable business transformation. The team builds long-term relationships with clients and works closely with them to deliver measurable results.

Employees benefit from regular contact with experienced consulting professionals, involvement across different areas of the business and individual development plans. The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, employee wellbeing and creating an environment where its people can flourish.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant and Operations Support position:

• Provide high-quality executive and administrative support to senior leaders and the wider leadership team
• Coordinate complex priorities, meetings, deadlines and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Oversee and improve administrative functions, systems and ways of working
• Support office operations, facilities coordination, procurement and supplier management
• Assist with governance, compliance, data protection, health and safety, and quality management processes
• Coordinate company events, internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and introduce new processes across the business
• Use Microsoft Office, AI-enabled tools and other business technology to streamline administrative and operational activity
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, colleagues, suppliers and other business partners
• Support technology adoption and continuous improvement across the organisation

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• At least five years’ experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a fast-paced professional services, consulting or corporate environment
• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant and Operations Support, Executive Assistant, Business Support or Office Operations role
• Strong executive support skills combined with experience of operational oversight
• Experience of facilities coordination, supplier management, procurement or office operations
• Exposure to company events, internal communications or employee engagement programmes
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, data protection, health and safety or quality management
• Proven success in improving administrative processes or introducing more efficient ways of working
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence using AI and business productivity tools
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information

This Executive Assistant and Operations Support opportunity would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and contributing beyond a traditional executive support remit.

Who is looking after this role?

Charley Gremo-Gilham Senior Principal Consultant

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.