Executive Assistant to the Chief Sustainability Officer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-29 2 Locations Hybrid Administration Office Support

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

3,333 GBP–4,583 GBP/mo (39,996 GBP–54,996 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Sustainability Office Location: London or Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (50% working time at the office) Employment Type: Full time or part-time (minimum 30 hours) We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Executive Assistant to support our SVP, Sustainability - Chief Sustainability Officer. This is a critical role requiring an experienced, proactive and organized professional who can operate confidently in a fast-paced global environment. Beyond traditional executive support, you will play a critical part in driving operational effectiveness across the Global Sustainability Team (GST), including onboarding, governance, documentation management, meeting effectiveness and executive stakeholder engagement. The Chief Sustainability Officer is a highly visible role, both internally and externally, requiring seamless coordination in the background to ensure their obligations are met.

Responsibilities

  • ompeting priorities and ensuring the smooth execution of Sustainability leadership activities. You will also provide travel and expense support to the VP, Government Affairs.
  • Proactively manage complex executive calendars and meeting schedules.
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagements.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel.
  • Prepare briefing packs, meeting materials and presentations.
  • Manage expenses, invoices and administrative processes.
  • Draft executive correspondence and communications.
  • Governance & Meeting Management
  • Coordinate Sustainability leadership meetings and Executive ESG Committee meetings.
  • Prepare agendas and meeting materials.
  • Attend meetings and capture minutes, decisions, actions and follow-up requirements.
  • Maintain governance trackers and reporting calendars.
  • Drive timely completion of agreed actions.
  • Onboarding & Team Operations
  • Coordinate onboarding activities for all Global Sustainability Team new joiners.
  • Arrange equipment, access, introductions and induction activities.
  • Maintain onboarding resources and guidance materials.
  • Support joiner, mover and leaver processes.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Management
  • Maintain Global Sustainability Team SharePoint sites, Teams channels and collaboration spaces.

Requirements

  • Significant experience supporting senior executives in an Executive Assistant role.
  • Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Strong meeting management, minute-taking and action-tracking capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Desired Requirements
  • Knowledge of procurement, purchase orders and invoicing processes.
  • Key Competencies
  • Proactive and highly self-motivated
  • Strong judgment and discretion
  • Excellent stakeholder management
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • Collaborative and service-oriented
  • Strong ownership mindset
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Ability to operate confidently with senior executives and external stakeholders
  • Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
  • UK Benefits include: