Executive Assistant An experienced, proactive Executive Assistant is required to support C-Suite leaders with complex diary management, governance coordination and stakeholder engagement, using MS Office, Teams and SharePoint in a fast-paced environment. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Team Secretary, Senior PA, Executive Coordinator, Business Support Officer, C-Suite Assistant, Personal Assistant, EA to CEO SALARY: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum Benefits LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level office support to the senior leadership team. As an Executive Assistant youll manage complex schedules, coordinate Board and leadership meetings and prepare briefings, reports and presentations. The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted point of contact, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring smooth communication with internal and external stakeholders. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Executive Assistant include: Complex Diary and Travel Management: Proactively manage schedules, itineraries and logistics for multiple C-Suite leaders Meeting and Board Coordination: Prepare agendas, collate papers and take accurate minutes for Board and senior leadership meetings Briefings and Presentations: Produce high-quality briefing materials, reports and presentations for internal and external engagements Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a trusted point of contact, ensuring timely, effective communication with senior stakeholders and partners Strategic Initiative Tracking: Monitor actions and follow up on priorities to support organisational objectives and governance Confidential Correspondence: Handle sensitive information and communications with the utmost discretion Records & Expenses: Maintain accurate records, filing systems and expense processing in line with policy Collaboration Tools: Use MS Office, Teams and SharePoint to support efficient workflows and document control CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience in a senior Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff support role to C-Suite leaders Proven experience of complex diary management, travel planning and meeting logistics Experience with Board/ELT coordination, agenda preparation and minute-taking Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and confidentiality High proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms such as Teams and SharePoint Strong organisation, time management and the ability to work independently and collaboratively DESIRABLE A background in a scientific, innovation or research-led organisation Degree or equivalent professional experience; business administration qualification welcomed Proven experience of tracking strategic initiatives and preparing executive reports Experience with stakeholder engagement across partners, tenants or collaborators BENEFITS Group Personal Pension Scheme with 10.5% employer contribution 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 3 additional Christmas closure days Discretionary annual performance bonus Employee Wellbeing Service offering confidential advice and support On-site gym, sports and social club, restaurant facilities, and nursery Free on-site parking and access to green travel initiatives HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14028 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ