Graduate Assistant to CEO

Andy File Associates Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant to the CEO to gain unparalleled exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making. This role offers the chance to support a CEO in a vibrant multi-sector environment, focusing on sustainability and innovative business practices. Ideal for a graduate with an engineering or scientific background, this position promises to enhance your business management skills while working closely with top-tier executives. If you are proactive, discreet, and possess exceptional organizational skills, this could be the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

22 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Simply Health after 3 months qualifying period

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and renewables with decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO's schedule and improve time management.
• Research external trends and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Research Skills

Education

MBA or equivalent degree

Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Office

Financial Software

Project Management Platforms

Job description

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.

Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shadow a CEO and gain board-level experience in a dynamic, multi-sector business?

Our clientis hiring an Assistant to the CEO, offering hands-on exposure to leadership, strategy, and decision-making at the highest level.

Role Overview:

• Support the CEO’s comprehensive schedule, improving time management and key interactions.
• Understand and align with the company’s strategic vision across multiple business units.
• Monitor business performance and provide valuable data-driven insights.
• Research and analyse external trends impacting company interests.

Who are welooking for:

• A degree qualified graduate who is a highly professional individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A passion for sustainability, renewables and the ability to manage diverse business needs.
• Someone who is discreet, proactive, and collaborative with top-tier decision-making abilities.

The CEO of this dynamic companyis now seeking a versatile and highly skilled individual to support him on a strategic basis.This is an exciting role requiring exceptional organisational skills, business acumen, and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities, from executive support to contributing to strategic initiatives in these key industries.

It will be especially suitable for someone with an engineering or scientific background, or an interest in renewable energy and associated building systems, seeking to develop their business management and development skills.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a “sounding board” for new developments and opportunities which are identified both internally and externally. Provide the necessary data and insight to assist the CEO with strategic decision making impacting the business units.
• Support the CEO’s comprehensive schedule, supporting the CEO with better time management to focus on the key interactions with colleagues and other external parties.
• Understand the overall strategy and intent of the CEO in relation to the company’s diverse business units and interests.
• Assist the CEO in monitoring the performance of those business units against the intended strategic direction by undertaking relevant data analysis and reporting.
• Research and monitor the external environment that affects and impacts the company’s interests. Identify any action that needs to be taken as a result of any change in the external environment and bring it to the attention of the CEO.
• Prepare and organise high-quality presentations, reports, and summary information as required by the CEO.
• In conjunction with the COOs of the business units, assist with project oversight and tracking milestones across multiple business initiatives as identified by the CEO.
• Oversee correspondence, representing the CEO in a professional and informed manner.

Key requirements

• Ideally an MBA or equivalent degree in business administration, with demonstrated understandingin varied business environments.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, sustainable building solutions,and related sectors.
• Ability to adapt to a broad range of business challenges and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in business tools, including MS Office, financial software, and project management platforms.
• Exceptional organisational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for sustainability with flexibility to manage wide-ranging business needs.
• The ability to maintain discretion while handling confidential business matters at all times.
• Be self-starting, able to work and make decisions with incomplete data.
• Be collaborative, with good interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of the relationship between the CEO and the executive teams in the business units.

Benefits include:

22 days holidays + Bank Holidays, Free on-site parking, Simply Health after 3 months qualifying period