Executive Assistant to the CHRO

LONDON AREA  (Ref 778 ) PERMANENT

£66,700  Home based with some travel.  Must be based within one hour of London.

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of a global organisation of approximately 50,000 employees. This role sits at the heart of the people agenda, requiring a highly organised, emotionally intelligent, and discreet individual who can operate with credibility across senior leadership and sensitive organisational matters.

The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to the CHRO, enabling the effective delivery of strategic HR priorities, supporting global people initiatives, and ensuring the seamless operation of the CHRO’s office with absolute confidentiality.

This position is predominantly home based, with regular attendance at a local site and business travel when necessary (must live within one hour of London)

 

What you will be responsible for:

Executive & Strategic Support:

• Manage a complex, global diary with a strong understanding of shifting business and people priorities
• Coordinate and prepare for Executive Committee, Board, and Remuneration Committee meetings
• Support the delivery of key HR initiatives, including talent, culture, leadership, and transformation programmes
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, HR business partners, and external advisors
• Act as a key liaison across global HR teams, ensuring alignment and communication
• Handle sensitive employee and organisational matters with professionalism and discretion

Operational & Project Coordination:

• Coordinate global HR events, leadership meetings, and talent reviews
• Support internal communications and engagement initiatives
• Manage travel, logistics, and expenses with precision

Confidentiality & Governance:

• Handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Support governance processes, including Board and Committee documentation

What qualifications, knowledge, experience & attributes you will need:

• Extensive experience supporting senior executives, ideally within HR or a people-focused function
• Experience within a FTSE 250 or similarly complex, global organisation
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal sensitivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong judgement and discretion
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Highly professional, credible, and approachable
• Resilient, with high personal integrity
• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Degree-level education or equivalent

Expectations from you in this Position:

• Maintain smooth and effective operations for the CHRO, ensuring their priorities, communications, and projects are managed professionally and confidentially.
• Anticipate needs and proactively support activities that drive the business objectives.
• Foster positive relationships and a collaborative environments across the business functions.

 

What does this Position offer you:

• Opportunity to work at the heart of People & Rewards leadership in a global, innovative company
• Career growth, training, and exposure to executive-level business
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A dynamic and inclusive work culture that values creativity, diversity, and performance