Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We are now looking for an Executive Assistant and Business Change Support to provide to work with our Chief Information Officer (CIO) and our Group Technology & Data teams. You’ll provide professional, proactive and reliable business support to the CIO on a day-to-day basis and support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. The Executive Assistant will bolster GT&D departmental operations by managing internal communications, driving the adoption of change, and ensuring a positive cultural experience along with adherence to departmental processes.
This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation.
About the Role
* Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events etc with the flexibility to accommodate frequent last minute changes to schedules and logistics
* Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails
* Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication
* Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings including full management of all meeting logistics, briefing materials and any necessary technical support
* Manage travel and expenses for the CIO
* Build, maintain and liaise confidently with key stakeholders across the business including the Executive Committee, GMG and Scott Trust Board members, senior staff and the GMG EA / PA network
* Lead team strategy across the department and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to manage department culture, supporting the SLT to embed changes to ways of working.
* Create GT&D communications plan for the department, including All Hands, SLT meetings, coffee mornings, newsletters and more, including production of the communications material and executing the plan.
* Lead the Employee Survey (pulse survey) results and action planning for GT&D
About You
* Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation
* Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape
* Proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved
* Proactive and able to regularly update the CIO, working with them to prioritise tasks and meeting requests with long and short term planning / goal setting
* Experience in getting cultural and ways of working changes embedded in a Technology department
* Experience of being in charge of departmental communication activities
* Experience in supporting departmental processes run smoothly
* Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills
* Sound experience of managing frequent travel and preparation of full itineraries
* Able to demonstrate sound judgement, discretion, flexibility & integrity
* Excellent Google Suite skills, including the ability to create high quality decks
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th March 2026 at 5pm.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits at the Guardian
You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
Culture and Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Learning and Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.