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Executive Assistant to the Chief Sustainability Officer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-29 2 Locations Hybrid Administration Office Support
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 3,333 GBP–4,583 GBP/mo

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: