Part Time Executive Assistant

EC Resourcing Ltd; Duxford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

EC Resourcing Ltd is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a Cambridge-based client. The role is part-time (20–22.5 hrs/week), predominantly remote with one day in the office, and morning-focused hours.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, emails, and ad‑hoc tasks, working with initiative and professionalism. The job requires strong English communication, proven EA experience, and comfort with technology, digital and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant experience with remote working
• Strong organisational and diary management skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Able to work independently and adapt quickly to changes

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and calendar for CEO
• Arrange travel and accommodation
• Handle email and first point of contact for CEO
• Prepare documents and conduct research
• Provide general administrative and operational support
• Prepare for and attend weekly planning meetings

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Remote work

English communication

AI tools

Tools

Outlook calendar

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for an experienced, part-time, Executive Assistant to support their CEO.

Job Description

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.

Duties & 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.