Executive Assistant

NCC Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Manchester seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer. This role involves managing complex schedules, prioritizing communications, and coordinating international travel. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. The firm offers a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, aiming for a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for learning and development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fast‑paced, commercially driven environments.
• Previous exposure to a PLC environment is desirable.
• Ability to operate across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling and high‑volume calendar demands.
• Coordinate international travel itineraries.
• Serve as a key contact point between the CPO and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience supporting senior executives

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Discretion and integrity

Ability to manage global workflows

Job description

Position Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Manchester, hybrid - 2 days from the Spinningfields office

Role Purpose

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to partner NCC Groups Chief People Officer (CPO), optimising their productivity by managing complex scheduling, correspondence, and project coordination.

The Executive Assistant will oversee the execution of critical administrative functions, enabling the CPO to focus on high-impact initiatives. Additionally, the role will involve supporting global operations, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring effective communication across time zones and business units.

Summary

• Act as a trusted partner to the CPO, managing complex scheduling, forward planning, and high‑volume calendar demands across multiple time zones
• Prioritise and triage incoming communications, ensuring urgent matters are escalated and handled swiftly, ensuring high levels of discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Coordinate intricate international travel itineraries, from flights and accommodation to visas and expenses, delivering seamless, stress‑free experiences, even when plans change at short notice
• Serve as a key contact point between the CPO and both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Lead and support projects and events within the People team and wider business units
• Draft, edit, and coordinate People‑related communications, ensuring messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with our culture and tone.
• Support the distribution of updates, organisational announcements, and change communications globally

What we are looking for in you

• Experience supporting senior executives in fast‑paced, commercially driven environments, ideally with global responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong capability in drafting communications, prepare Leadership packs and other documents
• Previous exposure to a PLC environment.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Expertise in managing complex calendars, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to operate across multiple time zones and manage global workflows.
• Strong judgement in filtering and prioritising requests.
• Absolute discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Understanding of corporate governance, NDAs, and legal compliance.
• Flexibility to provide ad‑hoc support when the CPO is travelling, including occasional out‑of‑hours availability when required.

Our company

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of