Personal Assistant to the CPO

Dyson Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Institute in Singapore is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to the Chief People Officer. You will provide trusted support, manage a complex schedule, and keep the CPO informed across a fast-moving international function.

The role requires excellent diary and inbox management, discretion with sensitive information, and strong communication with senior stakeholders. You will coordinate travel, meetings, and leadership events, contributing to Dyson's people priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal assistant or executive support in a fast-moving organisation.
• Ability to manage a demanding diary and inbox with changing priorities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail with multiple demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• Discreet, diplomatic handling of confidential information.
• Experience supporting an Executive Committee or senior leader.
• Experience working across global teams and time zones.
• Project coordination, reporting or analytical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own a complex Outlook diary, understanding priorities and scheduling.
• Plan ahead for changing priorities and resolve diary conflicts.
• Manage a high-volume inbox, draft audience-appropriate responses.
• Prepare briefings, research and documentation for leadership meetings.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with agendas and venues.
• Manage complex domestic and international travel, itineraries and expenses.
• Coordinate leadership inputs for reports and track actions.
• Support People leadership events and secure access to collaboration platforms.

Skills

Personal assistant

Executive support

Diary management

Inbox management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Time-zone coordination

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

OneNote

Teams

Job description

About us

Dyson is a global technology company. We develop pioneering technologies by bringing together curious minds, deep expertise and a relentless focus on improvement. Dyson People enables our global growth by attracting, developing and empowering exceptional talent, creating the conditions for people to perform, progress and make an impact.

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.

Equality and diversity

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

About the role

This is full time, permanent position, based in Singapore, working 40.25 hours per week.

As Personal Assistant to the Chief People Officer, you will provide proactive, trusted support that enables the CPO to focus on Dyson’s global people priorities. Operating at the centre of a fast-moving international function, you will anticipate requirements, exercise sound judgement and create clarity across a complex schedule, inbox and stakeholder network.

Responsibilities

• Own a complex Outlook diary, understanding priorities and making informed decisions about meeting requests, delegation and scheduling.
• Plan ahead for changing priorities, resolving diary conflicts and ensuring the CPO has the time, context and information needed for critical decisions.
• Manage a high-volume inbox, prioritising correspondence, taking appropriate action and drafting clear, audience-appropriate responses.
• Prepare comprehensive briefings, research and documentation for leadership meetings, external engagements and key decisions.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, venues, facilities and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage complex domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, visa requirements and expenses.
• Coordinate leadership inputs for reports, projects and meetings, tracking actions and escalations through to resolution.
• Support People leadership events and maintain secure access to relevant collaboration platforms, while handling sensitive information with complete discretion.

About you

• Experience providing personal assistant, executive assistant or senior administrative support in a dynamic organisation.
• A proven ability to manage a demanding diary and inbox, anticipate requirements and respond quickly when priorities change.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail, with the confidence to balance multiple competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and confidence making decisions on behalf of a senior leader within agreed parameters.
• A discreet, diplomatic and professional approach to confidential and highly sensitive information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote and Teams.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, with the initiative to identify and implement improvements to ways of working.
• Experience supporting an Executive Committee or similarly senior leader.
• Experience working across global teams and time zones.
• Project coordination, reporting or analytical experience.

Reward

At Dyson, Reward goes beyond just salary and bonuses. Through a comprehensive package of Financial, Lifestyle, and Health Benefits, we provide support tailored to every stage of life and the moments that matter most.

Working Policy

Our campus culture is built on connection - collaboration in person, shared creativity, and hands-on learning. That is why we don’t offer a hybrid arrangement. Working side by side powers our best ideas, fuels belonging, and keeps us pushing boundaries together.

Work Authorisation

Authority to work in Singapore without employer sponsorship is required for this role.