Personal Assistant to Founder

Personal Assistant to Founder – Exciting Tech Start-Up

We are working with a rapidly growing technology company in the Cambridge area who are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to their Founder and Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of an ambitious business, supporting both professional and private matters to ensure the Founder can operate at their best.

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex – office based, 5 days a week

Salary: £50,000 to £80,000 per annum (this high salary is reflective of the need to travel, sometimes at very short notice)

Requirements for Personal Assistant to Founder

• Previous experience as a PA or EA, ideally supporting senior leadership or founders in a fast-paced environment, along with supporting with private matters
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Polished communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Due to the nature of some clients you will need to qualify for UK security clearance - this usually means you have been a UK resident for 5+ years, have a clean criminal record etc.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at very short notice internationally
• Ideally degree educated with a strong academic history
• It would be beneficial if you have experience working as an EA/PA for a Founder of a fast-growing tech start-up
• It would be beneficial if you can speak a second widely spoken language

Responsibilities for Personal Assistant to Founder

• Comprehensive diary and inbox management, ensuring the Founder’s schedule is optimised
• Coordinating and preparing for meetings, including agendas, briefings, and follow-ups
• Organising complex travel and logistics, both business and private
• Managing a broad range of household and personal administration
• Acting as a trusted point of contact between the Founder, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Supporting special projects and ensuring key priorities are delivered

What this role offers

• The chance to work closely with the Founder of a high-growth tech company
• A varied and fast-paced role with significant responsibility
• Opportunity to build trusted relationships and directly impact the company’s success

Applications

If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply with your CV and a covering letter including details of your salary expectations and availability.

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