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Job Title: Executive Assistant, EVP R&D
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3 days at the Office)
Employment type: Full-time (flexible working options available)
Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering.
The job
Working in the role of Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) within our well-established, dynamic, global company. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive executive support to them as well as supporting in the management of key stakeholder relationships and facilitating the link between them and all facets of the organization.
You will have interpersonal and communication skills to develop positive, productive work relationships, as well as the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act with tact and diplomacy at all levels. Making administrative and procedural decisions, with sound judgement on sensitive, confidential, urgent issues working under minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills, a methodical, efficient approach, and a real attention to detail are essential for this role
Key Responsibilities
* Calendar & Scheduling: Manage the EVP’s calendar, coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel; ensure readiness for all engagements.
* Communication: Handle correspondence on behalf of the EVP, including emails, calls, and document preparation.
* Project Support: Assist with R&D project tracking, milestone monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
* Travel Management: Organise domestic and international travel, including itineraries and expense processing.
* Information Management: Maintain confidential records and support data analysis and research.
* Event Coordination: Support planning and logistics for meetings, events, and presentations.
* Executive Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between the EVP and internal stakeholders; manage ad-hoc tasks and special projects.
Essential Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
* Proven experience in an executive assistant or similar role
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills
* High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
* Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented
UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Software Development
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