Senior Executive assistant

Opus People Solutions; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive public sector organization in Cambridge seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive. This role involves managing priorities, coordinating meetings, and liaising with stakeholders, providing a chance to contribute significantly to strategic leadership within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family

Option to buy up to 4 weeks' additional annual leave

Flexible bank holidays to suit personal circumstances

Tax-efficient Additional Voluntary Contributions to pension

Access to development and professional coaching

Paid volunteering hours

Employee recognition schemes

Discounts and cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-suite or board-level leaders, ideally in the public sector.
• Confident and well-organized with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and plan appointments and travel for the Chief Executive.
• Coordinate key meetings and handle communications efficiently.
• Contribute to cross-organizational projects and support leadership.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive
Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working Available) 3 days in the office
Closing Date: 19 July 2025
Interview Dates: 1 August (First Round), 14 August (Final Round)
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with a talent for managing competing priorities, solving problems, and supporting senior leaders at the highest level?
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to provide professional, proactive, and confidential support to the Chief Executive of a progressive and impactful public sector organisation.

Benefits -

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  Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family
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  Option to buy up to 4 weeks' additional annual leave (pro-rata)
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  Flexible bank holidays to suit your personal circumstances
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  Tax-efficient Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension
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  Access to development, apprenticeships, and professional coaching
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  Paid volunteering hours to support community impact
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  Peer support groups through our staff equality, diversity & inclusion network
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  Employee recognition schemes and awards
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  Discounts, car lease, and cycle-to-work schemes via Our Cambs Rewards

In this pivotal role, you'll enable the Chief Executive to focus on strategic priorities by managing diaries, planning appointments and travel, coordinating key meetings, handling communications, and contributing to cross-organisational projects. You'll work closely with the Corporate Business Manager, a team of Executive Assistants, and the Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive. You'll also line-manage the Personal Assistant to another senior level individual, ensuring coordinated support across leadership.
We're looking for a highly accomplished EA with experience supporting C-suite or board-level leaders-ideally within the public sector. You'll be confident, well-organised, and an excellent communicator, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
In return, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive working environment, generous leave, hybrid working, ongoing development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

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