Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Location: London, Arbor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our Chief People Officer (CPO) and support the People Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-paced, global organisation, where you’ll act as a trusted right hand, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations.

This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll bring a modern, tech-forward approach, leveraging AI tools, digital platforms, and data insights to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the People function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a complex and ever changing diary, travel, and priorities
• Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing high quality presentations, reports, and board materials
• Supporting meetings end-to-end, including coordination, materials, and follow-ups
• Partnering with the wider People Leadership Team to drive efficiency and collaboration
• Using AI and digital tools to analyse information, summarise insights, and streamline workflows

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment
• Experience coordinating complex international travel and working with senior stakeholders, including Board-level exposure
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and Teams)
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity and insight generation
• Confident creating polished, high-impact presentations from scratch
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

Pay Range

Competitive