We’re seeking to engage an Executive Assistant to join our team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised, proactive, and discreet
- provide comprehensive support to our executive leadership team
The role is remote and flexible in nature. In this role you’ll be working closely with the members of the Board, you will play a key role in coordinating executive activities, managing Board administration, handling confidential business information, and supporting operational priorities across the consultancy. This is a trusted position requiring exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced professional environment.
About CEA
CEA is a successful growing business, in demand in the UK and internationally, working for well-known clients providing environmental, consenting, and permitting support for energy and other infrastructure projects. We have ambitious growth targets both in the UK and internationally and are seeking the right individual to support this development.
CEA is founded on talented individuals who deliver effective project solutions, drawing on a wealth of experience and knowledge. As a key team member, you would complement and extend this talent pool with your own expertise, energy, drive, and creativity. We can offer the right person a competitive package with flexible working arrangements and a mutually supportive working environment with emphasis on continued professional development. We want great people to thrive with us and stay with us as we grow.
We have developed a business that delivers exceptional service to our clients, in a work environment that our team enjoy and feel committed to. Benefits that our team members have mentioned which drew them to joining CEA and make them pleased to be part of the organisation include:
- Working with, and for, credible, respected individuals with valued reputations in the industry (and the opportunity to learn from them).
- Working with a team of like-minded, individuals with similar work ethics and values.
- Being treated as a valued member of the company with the opportunity to play an active part in the development and growth of the business.
- Being supported and trusted to work flexibly to enable delivery of work whilst maintaining a home-life balance.
- Having the opportunity to work on interesting projects of various scales and types.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Executive Support
- Provide proactive day-to-day support to the CEO, CTO, COO, and BOM, including complex diary management, travel coordination (UK and International), correspondence, and meeting arrangements.
- Prepare agendas, presentations, and briefing materials, while tracking actions and ensuring timely follow-up on key priorities.
Board & Governance Support
- Coordinate Board and Leadership Team meetings, including the preparation and distribution of agendas, Board papers, meeting packs, and accurate minutes.
- Maintain Board records and governance documentation, ensuring all confidential information is handled securely and professionally.
- Support leadership decision-making through effective information management.
Business Operations Support
- Support the leadership team with confidential documentation, reports, operational projects, and company-wide planning activities.
- Coordinate internal communications, business events, and administrative initiatives, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Administration
- Maintain effective document management systems, process expenses, and provide high-quality administrative support across the executive team.
- Providing team wide support with formatting documents, presentations, and research.
- Act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Board-level administrator.
- Experience supporting multiple senior executives simultaneously.
- Excellent diary and calendar management skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
Desirable:
- Experience within a consultancy, professional services, or environmental business.
- Experience supporting Board governance and preparing Board papers.
- Project coordination or business operations.
- Experience using collaboration and project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, or similar.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable, and confident.
- Highly organised with excellent time management.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-focused.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to support across the business.
- High levels of integrity and discretion.
BENEFITS
If you join our team you will be provided with:
- Competitive market salary package with performance-based incentives
- Access to Health and Well-being programs including employee assistance programs
- Death in Service
- Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Private Medical Health for you and your family
- Ongoing professional development
LOCATION
Remote
SALARY
£40,000 to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- Executive Assistant or PA: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
