Remote Executive Assistant to CEO | Flexible Hours & Equity

Percona; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Remote office equipment

Career development funds

Connectivity allowance

Equity incentive plan

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Percona is a remote-only, globally distributed company specializing in open source database software, support, and services. The Executive Assistant will manage the CEO’s calendar, prepare documents and board materials, coordinate travel, and support the ELT with efficient administrative operations.

The role requires strong English communication, 3+ years in an EA or similar role, and comfort working across time zones from CET-aligned hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in EA or administrative support
• Fluent in English (speaking/writing)
• Ability to work remotely with CET alignment
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience supporting executive leadership in tech or software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the CEO's calendar
• Assist the CEO with documents, project plans, and presentations
• Prepare board meeting materials and presentations
• Coordinate meetings with the CEO and the board
• Schedule and manage regular company-wide and departmental meetings
• Support conference talk submissions and preparation for the CEO
• Arrange travel: flights, hotels, and logistics
• Provide Zoom links, take minutes, and publish decisions/actions
• Triage email backlog and respond to priority communications
• Process and submit expense reports
• Follow through on meeting decisions and actions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Written communication

Remote work

Job description

Percona is a remote-only, globally distributed company specializing in open source database software, support, and services. The Executive Assistant will manage the CEO’s calendar, prepare documents and board materials, coordinate travel, and support the ELT with efficient administrative operations.

The role requires strong English communication, 3+ years in an EA or similar role, and comfort working across time zones from CET-aligned hours.