The candidate should meet the following requirements
Job Description
Role Description
The ideal candidate will have
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO with a view to progressing to Chief of Staff.
Type: Permanent part-time.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pro-rata
Location: Cambridge
A new and exciting cambridge technology start-up is looking for a PA to help free up the time of the CEO. This is a young, energetic, small team who are looking for someone to match their energy and excitement and progress in this role as the company grows! This position could well lead to chief of staff for the right person.
They need someone who has done or is willing to do a bit of everything! You will work alongside the CEO and assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of some core administrative processes and systems. In addition, you will be required to do general ad-hoc duties as they arise and support the CEO in his day to day tasks, freeing up his time to scale the business!
You may have previous commercial experience having worked in the areas of HR, Finance and Operations within an organisation. This will be a good foundation with which to start this position and to progress and deliver within this role.
You’ll collaborate closely with other functions within the business. This role is hands-on, with plenty of scope to contribute and be part of the team and team culture.
What You’ll Do
1. Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and post.
2. Maintain and update office records, databases, and filing systems (digital and paper-based).
3. Support diary management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
4. Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
5. Assist with financial administration, including processing invoices, expenses, and petty cash.
6. Support HR processes such as maintaining staff records, absence tracking, and onboarding new employees.
7. Coordinate office maintenance, liaising with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
8. Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
9. Contribute to a positive office environment, supporting team events and company culture.
Skills & Experience Required
10. Previous experience in an administrative or office support role (desirable within a UK office environment).
11. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. High level of organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
14. Professional telephone manner and customer service approach.
15. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.