Our client, a fast-growing cybersecurity technology start-up/scale-up on a mission to solve complex security challenges for modern organisations is looking for a proactive and experienced EA to join their team. Their team is ambitious, collaborative and distributed, working at pace in an environment where innovation and trust matter. As they continue to scale, they are looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant to support our leadership team and help keep the business running smoothly.
They are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide part-time remote support to senior leadership (primarily the CEO/founder, with some wider leadership support as needed). This is a critical role for someone who enjoys autonomy, can anticipate needs and is comfortable operating in a dynamic, ever-changing start-up environment.
Job Title: Part-Time Executive Assistant (Remote)
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Part-time (3 days per week)
Sector: Cybersecurity / Tech Scale-Up
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings across time zones and prioritising competing demands.
- Act as a trusted gatekeeper for senior leaders, handling correspondence and requests with professionalism and discretion.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing notes and follow-up actions for meetings.
- Checking invoices and assisting with financial reporting.
- Coordinate virtual meetings, offsites and occasional in-person events when required.
- Support operational tasks such as document management, process improvement and internal coordination.
- Liaise with internal teams, external partners, investors, and clients as needed
- Handle ad-hoc projects and problem-solving tasks to help leadership stay focused on strategic priorities.
About You
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior PA, ideally within a tech start-up, scale-up, or fast-paced environment.
- Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable working independently and making judgement calls.
- Confident using modern productivity tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, project management tools).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and calm.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting founders or C-suite executives.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, SaaS, or B2B tech environments.
- Experience working with remote or distributed teams.
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