Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief People Officer (CPO)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Must have
- Previous experience supporting senior executives, directors or executive leadership teams within a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple competing demands.
- Extensive diary and calendar management experience, including international scheduling across multiple time zones.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
- Experience planning and coordinating executive meetings, leadership forums, town halls and business events.
- Experience managing travel arrangements and expense processes.
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, adaptable approach.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional support and customer service.
Nice to have
- Experience working within a global matrix organisation.
- Previous experience supporting international leadership teams, ideally including US-based stakeholders.
- Experience within Human Resources, People functions, Operations or corporate support environments.
- Experience supporting organisational change, business transformation or strategic programmes.
- Knowledge of executive governance processes and leadership forums.
- Interest in employee engagement, organisational effectiveness and leadership development.
Full description
Title:
Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief People Officer (CPO)
KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR is seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief People Officer (CPO).
As a trusted partner to the COO and CPO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of the executive leadership team within a global, complex and dynamic organisation. This position offers unique exposure to senior leadership decision-making, strategic business priorities, people initiatives and enterprise-wide programmes that support KBR's continued growth and success.
The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder with exceptional organisational skills, capable of operating with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with colleagues across multiple business units and geographies, you will ensure the smooth operation of the COO and CPO's office while contributing to initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and business performance.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the heart of a global organisation and takes pride in enabling senior leaders to deliver business outcomes.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week).
Due to the global nature of the role and regular engagement with stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, flexibility in working hours will occasionally be required. In return, KBR is committed to supporting flexible and pragmatic working arrangements that enable both business and individual success.
Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Support
- Act as a trusted partner to the COO and CPO, managing priorities and enabling the effective use of time across a broad and complex agenda.