Executive Assistant

Internetwork Expert; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Executive Assistant, where you'll provide crucial support to the Chief of Staff and executive leadership team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion. You'll play a vital role in managing schedules, communications, and key projects, ensuring the leadership team stays connected and focused. With a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a global software business.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus scheme

Share scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays

Life assurance

Ongoing training & professional development

Free onsite gym (Birmingham)

Regular social events

Employee recognition and awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or senior leaders.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief of Staff with operational and strategic tasks.
• Manage executive calendars and schedule meetings.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Discretion and Confidentiality

Education

Experience as Executive Assistant

Experience supporting C-suite

Tools

Microsoft Office

Concur

Teams

Zoom

CRM Systems

Job description

Pinewood.AI is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant to join our growing team. This role reports directly to the Chief of Staff and provides comprehensive support to the wider executive leadership team, including the CEO. You will be a key partner to the Chief of Staff, helping to keep the executive office running smoothly, helping the leadership team stay prepared, focused, and connected across a fast-moving, global business.

You'll act as a trusted partner and first point of contact, managing schedules, communications, and key priorities while building relationships across the business. You'll need to balance supporting both individual executives and being a central "go-to" contact on the ground. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys laying foundations, taking initiative, and growing with the role over time.

We're looking for someone fast-paced, solutions-focused, and confident in juggling multiple priorities. Someone who can stay calm under pressure, build strong relationships quickly, and handle a mix of strategic support and hands-on tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Chief of Staff, supporting them with operational, administrative, and strategic tasks, calendar management, and documentation
• Manage and maintain executive calendars, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and events with proactive time management and prioritisation
• Act as a gatekeeper and key point of contact, handling internal and external communications with professionalism and discretion
• Support Executive Leadership as their "eyes and ears" on the ground while they travel, keeping them connected with the teams and flagging key issues
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings (agendas, reports, presentations), ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Manage projects and action items, tracking progress and providing timely updates to senior leaders
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of executives, facilitating smooth transitions
• Assist in managing the London office operations, supporting logistics, vendors, and coordination as the office grows
• Participate in meetings, taking minutes, following up on actions, and ensuring deliverables are met
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role supporting C-suite or senior leaders
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, able to juggle shifting priorities calmly and efficiently
• Strong communication skills, professional, clear, and confident with people at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with platforms like Concur, Teams, Zoom, or CRM systems is a plus
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making, anticipating needs and taking ownership
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• A positive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to roll up sleeves and help where needed
• Confidence managing both virtual and in-person environments
• Ability to work flexibly - occasional early starts or late finishes, travel to London, and some international travel to meet business needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Share scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Free onsite gym (Birmingham)
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

Why join Pinewood.AI?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the Executive Assistant function at Pinewood.AI, working closely with the Chief of Staff to embed and grow the role. You'll gain exposure across all areas of a global, innovative software business and have a direct impact on improving executive operations and communications.

About Us

Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business.

Pinewood's cloud-based secure end-to-end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full-service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.