Senior Executive Assistant to CFO & CRO

Marshall Land Systems; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Executive exposure

Professional development

Cross-functional projects

Relationship building

On-site Cambridge

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems in Cambridge is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to the CFO and CRO. You will manage complex diaries, organise meetings, prepare materials, and brief executives to keep them prepared and focused.

You will coordinate travel, handle expenses, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to office operations. The role offers autonomy, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities to influence critical business

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an EA/PA or senior administrative position.
• Experience supporting senior executives or members of a leadership team.
• Experience working within a corporate, professional services, finance, manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating projects, business activities or cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate with people at all levels.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and anticipate requirements.
• A high level of discretion and experience handling confidential or commercially sensitive information.
• A professional, flexible and approachable manner.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, professional and confidential EA support to members of the Executive Team focused on the CFO and CRO.
• Manage complex and frequently changing diaries, prioritising appointments and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Organise internal and external meetings, coordinating attendees, rooms, technology and refreshments where required.
• Prepare meeting agendas, papers, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure executives are fully briefed and prepared for meetings by coordinating relevant information and actions in advance.
• Attend meetings where appropriate, taking accurate notes and maintaining action logs.
• Follow up on agreed actions and deadlines to ensure commitments are delivered.
• Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel, including transport, accommodation, itineraries and associated documentation.
• Manage expenses, invoices and other administrative requirements on behalf of the CFO and CRO.
• Handle confidential, commercially sensitive and personal information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations and other documentation.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to queries and directing matters appropriately.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Support the CFO and CRO with the coordination of key business activities, projects and deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of presentations, reports and management information.
• Coordinate information, actions and follow-ups across departments on behalf of the executives.
• Assist with the organisation of meetings, workshops and events as required.
• Maintain a strong understanding of business priorities and proactively anticipate administrative requirements.
• Support the planning and logistics of key industry shows, with occasional attendance where required.
• Travel occasionally as required by the role.
• Provide general administrative support as required.
• Provide holiday and absence cover for other administrative functions within the office.
• Contribute to the smooth and professional running of the wider office environment.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meetings coordination

Travel planning

Expense management

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marshall Land Systems in Cambridge is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level, confidential support to the CFO and CRO. You will manage complex diaries, organise meetings, prepare materials, and brief executives to keep them prepared and focused.

You will coordinate travel, handle expenses, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to office operations. The role offers autonomy, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities to influence critical business