Founder’s EA for a High-Growth Startup

Octopus Legacy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Remote work worldwide

Health & Life Insurance

Parental leave

Will & LPAs

Cycle to Work

EV salary sacrifice

Charity matching

Job summary

Octopus Legacy, a fast-growing tech startup in the United Kingdom, is seeking an ambitious Executive Assistant to support our founder, Sam. With 2+ years of PA/EA experience, you’ll thrive in a high-speed environment, keeping calendars, emails, and priorities moving.

You’ll coordinate team events, manage payroll-related tasks, and ensure smooth office operations while protecting confidential information. A proactive, clear communicator who loves collaboration will fit right in.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a PA or EA role.
• Highly organised with strong diary and priorities management.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs.
• Clear communicator; adaptable and collaborative.
• Team player who fosters a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage founder’s calendar and coordinate meetings and calls.
• Draft email responses and prioritise requests.
• Support payroll, invoices and expenses with accuracy.
• Organise team events and all-hands meetings.
• Ensure smooth office operations and supplies.
• Lead on creating a fun, collaborative workplace culture.
• Handle ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

PA/EA experience

Organised

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptable

Team player

Job description

Octopus Legacy, a fast-growing tech startup in the United Kingdom, is seeking an ambitious Executive Assistant to support our founder, Sam. With 2+ years of PA/EA experience, you’ll thrive in a high-speed environment, keeping calendars, emails, and priorities moving.

You’ll coordinate team events, manage payroll-related tasks, and ensure smooth office operations while protecting confidential information. A proactive, clear communicator who loves collaboration will fit right in.