Executive Assistant CPO

NCC Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm located in Manchester is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Chief People Officer (CPO). In this hybrid role, you will manage complex scheduling, coordinate international travel arrangements, and ensure seamless communication across various stakeholders, all while maintaining absolute discretion and confidentiality. Candidates should have experience supporting senior executives with exceptional organisational and time-management skills. The firm offers a range of benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Life Assurance

Learning & Development

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, commercially driven environments.
• Exceptional organisational and drafting abilities.
• Flexibility for out-of-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling and calendar demands.
• Coordinate international travel itineraries.
• Draft and edit communications aligned with company culture.

Skills

Experience supporting senior executives

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to operate across multiple time zones

Job description

Overview

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 Group's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Come join us?

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• ⏰ Flexible working
• ? Financial & Investment
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• ??Community & Volunteering Programmes
• ⚡ Green Car Scheme
• ? Cycle Scheme
• ?? ? ?? Employee Referral Program
• ?? Lifestyle & Wellness
• ? Learning & Development

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [e-mail] .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.