Executive Assistant – Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

£40,000 - £45,000 DOE plus Benefits

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives on pace, loves new technology and enjoys working with business leaders and senior management?

Our client is a fast-growing MedTech company in Cambridge, and its Founder is looking for an Executive Assistant, a true right-hand person. You will run his diary, protect his time and join senior management meetings.  This is a full time permanent role based in the office 3 days a week, working from home 2 days a week.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a busy calendar, prioritising meetings by what matters most
• Preparing the Founder in advance of every meeting with the information he needs
• Attending executive meetings, transcribing minutes and issuing actions the same day
• Driving follow-up on actions through to completion
• Producing board- and executive-level reports, presentations and communications
• Proofreading documents and correspondence, and managing email, phones and filing

What you'll bring

• At least 6 years' experience as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence with AI tools, including AI transcription, plus Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Outlook and DocuSign
• The ability to manage your own time and priorities without being told what comes next
• A proactive mindset: you anticipate needs, protect time and are confident enough to push back
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and discretion
• A degree or equivalent is preferred, ideally a graduate

MedTech or pharma experience is not essential, however, a background in life sciences, biotech or a technology scale-up would be a bonus.

• You must live within an easy commute of Cambridge Science Park
• You must have permission to work in the UK