Personal Assistant to CEO
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Company Description
Founded in 1987, QBS Software is a world-class software delivery platform supporting more than 100,000 enterprise customers across EMEA. Operating at the forefront of enterprise software delivery. QBS is a high-growth organisation recognised for its innovation, performance, and purpose-driven culture.
QBS is proudly B Corp accredited and independently certified by Planet Mark as net carbon neutral. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through multiple prestigious accolades, including:
Deloitte UK Best Managed Companies 2025
for outstanding strategy, culture, and financial performance
CEO of the Year 2024
awarded to Dave Stevinson for visionary leadership and transformation
Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
consistently recognised as one of the UKs fastest-growing private companies
Guided by our ethos, Where great people work together, QBS fosters an inclusive, high-performance environment reflective of the global technology landscape.
Position
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Personal Assistant & Office Coordinator (35 years experience) to join the Office of the CEO at our Alderley Edge headquarters. This is a full-time, office-based role providing high-calibre, confidential support to the CEO, alongside close collaboration with the Programme Manager and Executive Manager within the CEO Office.
The successful candidate will act as the operational linchpin of the executive environment, seamlessly balancing strategic business support, lifestyle and logistics management, and the impeccable day-to-day running of the CEOs office.
As a PA & Office Coordinator at our Alderley Edge Office you will have the following key responsibilities:
Executive & Programme Support
Act as a digital gatekeeper, managing and triaging the CEOs inbox, drafting high-quality correspondence that reflects executive tone and intent.
Oversee complex diary management, coordinating business and personal schedules with foresight and precision, including 612 month forward planning.
Provide administrative and coordination support to the Programme Manager and Executive Manager to facilitate the successful delivery of group-wide initiatives.
Prepare executive briefing packs, research summaries, and polished presentations to support senior-level decision-making.
Office Management & Executive Hospitality
Maintain the Office of the CEO to an exceptional standard at all times, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
Proactively manage office inventory, including stationery, refreshments, and executive provisions.
Serve as a professional and personable front-of-house representative, hosting senior stakeholders and guests with warmth, discretion, and attention to detail.
Lifestyle & Logistics Management
Manage the CEOs personal administration and private affairs with absolute discretion, trust, and professionalism.
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodation, and ground transportation.
Often involved in out-of-hours support, and hence there is a degree of flexibility required.
Requirements
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A genuine no task too small mindset, taking pride in both strategic deliverables and operational excellence.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach, anticipating needs and resolving issues before they arise.
A calm, positive, and composed demeanour, even in high-pressure environments.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to mirror executive tone, vocabulary, and professionalism.
A natural aptitude for hospitality and relationship-building, ensuring a premium experience for all stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
35 years experience in a Personal Assistant or Office Management role, ideally within technology or professional services.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with a specific focus and skillset in PowerPoint is highly desirable.
Fast, accurate typing with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven experience in senior-level guest management or corporate hospitality.
Personal Attributes
Positive, caring, and supportive in approach
Highly proactive, anticipatory, and responsive
Curious, eager to learn, and committed to continuous improvement
Articulate, thoughtful, and emotionally intelligent
Discreet, trusted, loyal, and diplomatically protective of executives time and priorities
Highly organised, structured, accurate, and delivery-focused
Fundamentally motivated by enabling the executives to operate at their highest effectiveness
Other information
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, healthcare scheme, and Cycle to Work initiative
Financial Security: Competitive contributory pension scheme and Life Cover
Lifestyle: Online retail discounts and 23 days annual leave plus public holidays
Career Development: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Administration