Executive Assistant to Chair and CEO

About the role

Great British Energy is seeking an Executive Assistant to support both the Chair and the CEO. The role sits at the heart of a fast‑moving, publicly owned energy company and provides high‑level administrative and logistical support to enable senior leaders to focus on delivering the UK’s clean‑energy transition.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex, fast‑moving diaries for the Chair and CEO, aligning priorities and ensuring efficient use of time.
• Run inboxes, triage requests and coordinate timely responses.
• Organise and coordinate a high volume of meetings, including logistics, materials and participant briefings.
• Prepare briefing packs, schedules and supporting information to ensure leaders are fully prepared.
• Track actions arising from meetings and follow up to maintain momentum.
• Plan and deliver end‑to‑end travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation and on‑the‑day coordination.
• Attend and support in‑person engagements across the UK as required.
• Collaborate with the Business Manager and wider Executive Office to maintain a clear forward‑looking agenda and support the overall rhythm of the organisation.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong capacity to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Flexible, collaborative mindset and resilience in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills