Executive Assistant to CSO

Liberty Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the SVP Chief Strategy Officer. This role involves high-level administrative tasks, strategic planning support, and complex scheduling management. The ideal candidate has extensive experience at the C-suite level and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

25 days annual leave with purchase option

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to learning platform

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant at the C-suite level.
• Mastery of complex calendar management across multiple time zones.
• Ability to manage confidential strategic projects and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless diary, inbox, and travel management for executive.
• Prepare briefing documents, reports, and presentations.
• Organise board meetings and key company events.

Skills

Complex diary/calendar management

Managing high-volume emails

Travel management expertise

Preparation of presentations and reports

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Discretion and integrity

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Were looking for an Executive Assistant to SVP Chief Strategy Officer to join us in London.

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to SVP Chief Strategy Officer enabling them to operate effectively and focus on business-critical priorities. Acting as a trusted partner the EA manages complex scheduling communication and information flow ensuring the SVP Chief Strategy Officer is fully prepared for decision-making and stakeholder engagement. The role safeguards confidentiality builds strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders and anticipates needs to proactively remove obstacles. By combining organizational excellence with discretion and business acumen the EA plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency impact and effectiveness of the CSO office.

What will you be doing

• Provide seamless diary inbox and travel management for executive anticipating needs and proactively resolving conflicts.
• Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact managing internal and external communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare briefing documents reports presentations and correspondence to support decision-making.
• Organise and coordinate board meetings leadership offsites and key company events ensuring follow-up actions are tracked and delivered.
• Manage confidential information with absolute integrity.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders representing the executive office with credibility.
• Anticipate issues before they arise and take ownership of solving them.
• Support on special projects often with little notice requiring agility and resilience.

Essential

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant at C‑suite or senior leadership level in a fast‑paced high‑growth or complex organisation
• Mastery of complex diary / calendar management across multiple time zones
• Skilled in managing high-volume emails correspondence and prioritisation
• Strong travel management expertise including itineraries visas and last‑minute changes
• Proven ability to prepare format and proofread presentations reports and strategic materials
• Solid understanding of strategic planning terminology market analysis and business development concepts (to handle CSO‑related documentation confidently)
• Ability to process and maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive strategic and corporate information
• Comfortable supporting CSO in interactions with board members external partners consultants and senior stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Skilled at managing internal and external stakeholder relationships with professionalism and tact
• Highly organized able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure
• Proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems before they escalated
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential strategic projects and follow through with execution
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel PowerPoint Outlook Word)
• Strong digital literacy able to quickly adapt to new collaboration tools
• Discreet trustworthy and operates with absolute integrity
• Resilient calm under pressure and adaptable in high-demand environments
• High degree of professionalism and executive presence
• Proactive resourceful and solution-oriented
• Flexible to adjust to changing CSO priorities and strategic business demands

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are :

At Liberty Global we connect people through cutting‑edge technology. As a world leader in broadband video and mobile communications we invest in fibre and 5G networks providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands such as Virgin Media, O2, Vodafone, Ziggo and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content tech and infrastructure including ITV Formula E Atlas Edge and Egg. We prioritise diversity equity and sustainability using technology for good. If you’re entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges join our high‑performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you no matter your background.