Executive Assistant, Leadership & People Consulting

About the role

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Leadership and People Consulting practice. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to senior partners and principals across the firm’s German offices, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and high‑quality client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage travel arrangements, expense reporting and contract administration for partners, tracking milestones and escalating issues.
• Handle full inbox management and schedule meetings, interviews, assessment sessions and videoconferences, preparing all required materials and logistics.
• Maintain accurate diary, email and document workflows, producing polished outputs for internal and client use.
• Utilise internal tools such as Latitude for timesheets and campaign logging, and Box for secure document storage.
• Provide general office assistance and collaborate with the EA team and Engagement Delivery team.
• Liaise with key professional relationships and coordinate with practice groups globally.
• Attend partner pipeline and business development meetings to stay informed of project opportunities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated commitment to firm values and highest ethical standards.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives in a consulting or professional services setting.
• Strong organizational, communication and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• Latitude (internal time‑tracking and campaign system).
• Box (cloud‑based document management).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with senior leaders of a global leadership advisory firm.
• Collaborative environment across German offices and worldwide practice groups.
• Professional development within a leading consulting organization.