Part Time Executive Assistant

EC Resourcing; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

EC Resourcing’s client in Cambridge seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO on a part-time basis. The role is 20–22.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), predominantly remote with one day in the office. Start times are flexible and hours are morning-focused.

You’ll manage calendars, inbox decisions, travel, and day-to-day admin, requiring initiative and autonomous work in a dynamic tech or education environment. Proficiency with digital tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Experience with remote working arrangements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diary and calendar management.
• Travel arrangements.
• Email management and first point of contact to the CEO.
• Document preparation and research.
• General administrative and operational support.
• Preparing for and attending weekly planning meetings.

Skills

Executive Assistant

Remote working

Diary management

English communication

Tech & AI tools

Job description

Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for an experienced, part-time, Executive Assistant to support their CEO. The role will be 20-22.5hrs per week/5 days per week (Mon-Fri) and is primarily a remote role, with one day per week to be worked in the office. There is some flexibility around start times but the hours will be worked in the mornings. The Executive Assistant will need to be experienced in the role: able to quickly establish effective ways of working and able to work on their own initiative; confidently managing calendar and inbox decisions without waiting for instructions.

Key responsibilities

• Diary and calendar management
• Travel arrangements
• Email management and first point of contact to the CEO
• Document preparation and research
• General administrative and operational support
• Preparing for and attending weekly planning meetings

To be suitable for this role, candidates will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Proven Executive Assistant experience and demonstrable experience with remote working
• Strong working proficiency with technology, digital, and AI tools
• Excellent organisational and diary management skills
• Proven ability to be flexible and to adapt to changes at short notice
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• A background in either technology or the education sector would be desirable