Senior Executive Assistant (12 month FTC)

Sophos; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior management in Abingdon, England. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support and must have at least 5 years of experience. This role offers flexibility with a predominantly remote work schedule, requiring presence in the Abingdon office once a week. Competitive candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Wellbeing days

Employee diversity networks

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years' experience supporting senior-level executives.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and teamwork.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide full executive administrative support.
• Help define new operational strategies.
• Prioritize and manage various projects.
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for meetings.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos' complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other everyday and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

We are looking for someone who takes great pride in being an Executive Assistant as well as serving as a functional ambassador for Sophos and the Senior Management Team. You will provide full executive administrative support for three of our senior UK based managers, the SVP Finance, the Chief Research and Scientific Officer, and the CISO, with minor calendar and travel support for their direct reports. The successful candidate must be adaptable and possess the ability to think strategically, be a creative problem-solver and anticipate the needs of those they support.

What Will You Do

• Independently provide high quality support to the SVP Finance, the Chief Research and Scientific Officer, and the CISO as needed
• Help define new operational strategies and manage the day-to-day workflow to make the team more efficient
• Act as a liaison, problem solver, facilitator, and first point of contact for the executives and others in their departments
• Assist in the completion of high-level reports, documentation, and presentations
• Prioritize and manage various projects and initiatives simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate schedules, complex calendars and individual and group meetings on and off site including all logistics (communication, location, meals, equipment, materials, RSVPs and travel/accommodations)
• Manage a variety of bills and invoices, bank and credit card accounts as well as the expense reimbursement process for managers being supported
• Manage departmental team building events; offsite meetings; coordinate logistics for departmental all-hands meetings
• Be a key part of the team to deliver UK office-wide social and charitable events; including being a member of the UK leadership forum group
• Manage physical wet signing of contracts and company secretarial documents that cannot be signed electronically by the company Directors (SVP Finance and Group Financial Controller)
• Manage the quarterly CFO employee representation process
• Collaborate with other senior leadership executive assistants to create seamless office operations and enable a culture of success
• Creating solutions to new challenges through using professional and local knowledge

What Will You Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5+ years\' experience supporting senior-level executives
• Intrinsically motivated, extremely detail orientated, highly organized and results-oriented
• Able to work with little to no supervision
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, teamwork, maturity under pressure, and can anticipate and resolve problems before they escalate
• Highly advanced MS Office skills and technologically savvy (Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization both written and verbal
• Approachable, positive and upbeat personality
• A high level of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality for both business and personal affairs
• Exhibit a professional presence and demeanor at all times
• Exercise good judgment in setting priorities and ability to manage multiple tasks for multiple team members at the same time
• Highest level of personal integrity
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, change-oriented, problem-solving environment

At times, flexibility is needed when executives travel in different time zones.

Role requirements necessitate one day per week in the Abingdon UK, office and four days of remote working.

12 Month FTC starting January 2026.

Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don\'t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don\'t let a checklist hold you back - we encourage you to apply.

What\'s Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

• Our people - we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We\'re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we\'re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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