What youll bring to the team
Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)
Location:London, Arbor
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, salaried
We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our Chief People Officer (CPO) and support the People Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast‑paced, global organisation, where you’ll act as a trusted right hand, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations.
This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll bring a modern, tech‑forward approach, leveraging AI tools, digital platforms, and data insights to enhance productivity, improve decision‑making, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the People function.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a complex and ever changing diary, travel, and priorities
* Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
* Preparing high quality presentations, reports, and board materials
* Supporting meetings end-to-end, including coordination, materials, and follow‑ups
* Partnering with the wider People Leadership Team to drive efficiency and collaboration
* Using AI and digital tools to analyse information, summarise insights, and streamline workflows
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast‑paced, global environment
* Experience coordinating complex international travel and working with senior stakeholders, including Board‑level exposure
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
* Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and Teams)
* Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity and insight generation
* Confident creating polished, high‑impact presentations from scratch
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
* High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement
Benefits
* A competitive annual salary
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
* Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
* Company bonusPrivate pension scheme
* 40% discount online off LEGO
* 25% discount in our on‑site retail shops and restaurants
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Plus, many more…
Pay Range
Competitive
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