Executive Assistant to Founder - Cambridge

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic medical research startup in Cambridge seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Founder. The role involves traditional EA duties, project work, and event coordination, ideal for someone with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. This position offers great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a startup environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration tools required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and inbox for the Founder.
• Coordinate international travel arrangements.
• Support legal and compliance tasks.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Relationship Management

Proactivity

Tools

Xero

MS Office Suite

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Founder - Cambridge, Cambridge

Client: Bain and Gray

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Reference: TP17019

Location: Cambridge

A highly impressive and successful medical research startup firm is seeking a dynamic EA to support their Founder on daily and strategic business needs. Based at their beautiful headquarters in Cambridge, you will be the go-to person, supporting with traditional EA duties as well as project work and events. This is an incredible role with great benefits and exciting plans for the upcoming year.

The role itself:

• Diary and inbox management
• International travel arrangements
• Legal and compliance support
• Office management
• Design and branding initiatives
• Relationship management
• Coordinating events and projects

Key qualities and experience:

• Previous experience in a startup environment preferred
• Ability to work at a fast pace and act as a gatekeeper
• Proactive attitude with flexibility to wear multiple hats
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Financial acumen with experience using tools like Xero or similar (essential)
• Familiarity with HR practices and employment regulations (desirable)
• Project management skills with a detail-oriented approach (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Slack) (essential)
• Effective liaising with internal and external stakeholders (essential)
• Experience with project management platforms like Jira (desirable)

The ideal candidate is personable, down-to-earth, and has a can-do attitude. You will work closely with the business EA to ensure smooth daily operations. If you are a career EA supporting C-suite executives in and around Cambridge, please apply today.

Bain and Gray is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We specialize in PA and administrative recruitment across London, including roles such as Team Assistants, Receptionists, PAs, Office Managers, and EAs across various sectors. Due to high application volume, we cannot respond individually to all applicants. If already registered with Bain and Gray, please contact your dedicated consultant directly.