Executive Assistant to Co-Founder

Role overview

A venture-backed deep tech start-up near Oxford is looking for a high-calibre Executive Assistant to work directly with the Co-Founder. This is a broad and high-trust position that goes well beyond conventional diary and inbox management. The successful person will be a proactive partner across executive support, business planning, sales activity, marketing coordination and external stakeholder relationships.

You will be expected to work independently, move priorities forward without close supervision and help put in place the operational foundations needed for a fast-growing business.

Key areas of support

• Provide day-to-day executive support to the Co-Founder.
• Assist with business strategy activities and follow-through on strategic priorities.
• Support sales-related coordination and commercial projects.
• Help organise marketing initiatives and related communications.
• Manage engagement with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects, ensuring they progress efficiently.
• Contribute to building scalable processes and working practices for a growing company.

Role details

Job title: Executive Assistant to Co-Founder

Location: Oxfordshire, near Oxford

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Office-based

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 depending on experience

Consultant: Camilla

Additional information

All enquiries should be directed to Camilla. The employer has asked candidates to apply via the company website.