Personal Assistant to Founder – Exciting Tech Start-Up
We are working with a rapidly growing technology company in the Cambridge area who are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to their Founder and Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of an ambitious business, supporting both professional and private matters to ensure the Founder can operate at their best. This role ideally suits a professional PA who is in a position to travel regularly at short notice.
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex – office based, 5 days a week
Salary: £50,000 to £80,000 per annum (this high salary is reflective of the need to travel, sometimes at very short notice)
Requirements for Personal Assistant to Founder
• Previous experience as a PA or EA, ideally supporting senior leadership or founders in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to anticipate upcoming needs
• Willingness to travel at short notice
Responsibilities for Personal Assistant to Founder
• Comprehensive diary and inbox management, ensuring the Founder’s schedule is optimised
• Coordinating and preparing for meetings, including agendas, briefings, and follow-ups
• Organising complex travel and logistics, both business and private
• Managing a broad range of household and personal administration
• Acting as a trusted point of contact between the Founder, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Supporting special projects and ensuring key priorities are delivered
What this role offers
• The chance to work closely with the Founder of a high-growth tech company
• A varied and fast-paced role with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to build trusted relationships and directly impact the company’s success
Applications
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with your CV and a covering letter including details of your salary expectations and availability.
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Keywords – Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant / EA / PA / Business Support / Founder Support / Office Manager / Chief of Staff / Administrative Manager / Private PA / Senior Administrator / Executive Coordinator / Diary Management / Travel Coordination / Stakeholder Liaison / Confidential Support / Business Administration / BSc Business / BA Business Administration / Management Studies / Office Management / Business & HR
Requirements
Requirements for Personal Assistant to Founder
• Previous experience as a PA or EA, ideally supporting senior leadership or founders in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to anticipate upcoming needs
• Willingness to travel at short notice