Our client, a VC backed Deep Tech Start-up, based near to Oxford, is looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support their Co-Founder. This role requires an Executive Assistant who knows what good looks like and can take the next step driving their own projects and business strategy across areas such as sales and marketing, and client liaison. Supporting the Co-Founder, within a fast paced and agile working environment, you will manage their schedule, liaise internally and externally on their behalf, whilst working autonomously across the business. This role is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant that has held a similar post within a Start-up STEM firm and is looking for an opportunity to support a Co-Founder during a time of growth and development.
Job title: Executive Assistant
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent
Office based
Responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of Co-Founder’s schedule; diary management, travel arrangements, meetings and appointments
- Meeting management; research, meeting notes, setting agendas, following up, action points
- Liaise on the Co-Founder’s behalf with internal and external stakeholders; put together reports, presentations and pre-reads, attend meetings on the Co-Founder’s behalf
- High level admin; managing recruitment, onboarding and company policies
- Liaise closely with key members of the internal office to ensure the Co-Founder is fully supported across all areas of the business
- Acting as an ambassador and representing the company at events with prospective clients
- Sales and Marketing support; preparing sales collateral, marketing materials and LinkedIn contact, preparing and sensing outreach emails
- Support with implementing company policies and processes; managing business tools such as CRM
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and duties during times there is an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ need within the business
Personal specification:
- Prior experience of working as an Executive Assistant within a STEM organisation advantageous
- Tech-savvy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, proactive and professional, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst acting as a gatekeeper
- Comfortable working autonomously
If you are an Executive Assistant, who is at the top of their game, and looking for an exciting and full throttle role, this is the role for you! Please get in contact immediately to have a discreet and confidential initial conversation.
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