Executive Business Partner, Office of the COO

Google DeepMind; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking an Executive Business Partner to support their COO. This role involves managing a complex schedule, preparing materials, and fostering relationships across the organization. Candidates should have experience working with senior leaders, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Google Suite. A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting c-suite executives in global organizations.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with impeccable attention to detail.
• Adaptability to quick changes with a calm demeanor.
• Strong communication skills with effective relationship management.
• Experience in handling complex schedules across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop a trusted relationship with the COO and assist in their operations.
• Manage the COO's dynamic schedule and anticipate needs.
• Prepare materials and communications for the COO.
• Facilitate key meetings and support operational tasks.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Experience with c-suite leaders

Proactive problem-solving

Diary management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Executive Business Partner, Office of the COO

London, UK

Snapshot

We are seeking a proactive, exceptionally capable, and detail-oriented Executive Business Partner (EBP) to provide comprehensive support to our Chief Operating Officer (COO). You will be an integral part of the Office of the COO, responsible for ensuring the COO’s time is fully optimised so they can lead effectively & show up their best within Google DeepMind & wider Google.

About Us

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a trusted 1:1 working relationship with the COO, their Executive Operations Partner, alongside effective relationships with the wider office
• Expertly manage the COO's complex and dynamic schedule across multiple time zones, anticipating needs, resolving conflicts proactively, and ensure timely execution of key tasks
• Open to travel with the COO & staff trips as needed
• Project support & partner with OCOO on internal/external engagement
• Gather and synthesize information, proactively connect the dots, and serve as the COO’s eyes and ears on the ground
• The ability to anticipate and proactively resolve issues, requiring exceptional problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Support key meetings; circulating agendas, capturing notes & actions
• Prepare materials & comms on behalf of the COO
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partners, fostering a culture of collaboration. Serve as a key point of contact for the COO
• Support operational tasks and processes; suggesting ideas for continuous improvement

About You

In order to set you up for success as an EBP at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• You have previous experience working with c-suite leaders in global organisations
• You are proactive, exercising good judgement and discretion, you are able to determine appropriate next steps and problem solve
• You are highly organised with a proven track record in juggling multiple tasks, prioritising effectively and with impeccable attention to detail
• You adapt quickly to change and thrive under pressure
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and you anticipate problems with care
• You are a great teammate, a solid communicator and active listener and most of all passionate about supporting and enabling your Leader
• You have excellent diary management experience and know how to make the most of every day, staying flexible when priorities shift
• You have extensive experience in using the Google Suite and other productivity enhancing tools.
• You act with total discretion and diplomacy, remaining calm even in stressful situations
• You are naturally curious; you ask questions to build knowledge and in order to think multiple steps ahead - no job is too big or small for you to get stuck in
• You expertly manage stakeholder relationships by adapting your communication style and content to align with varying audiences, needs and contexts

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