Senior Executive Assistant

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant - C-Suite to partner directly with our Chief People Officer (CPO), with additional collaboration across the C-suite. This is a high-visibility position at the heart of our executive team, supporting the CPO and partnering across senior leadership.

What will you be responsible for?

• CPO Partnership & Executive Support
• Act as a key partner to the CPO, aligning time, focus and priorities with strategic objectives
• Manage a complex and evolving schedule, ensuring alignment with business needs
• Anticipate requirements, proactively address conflicts, and enable effective forward planning
• Executive Operations & Planning
• Support the planning and delivery of leadership cadences (e.g. Executive meetings, business reviews, planning cycles)
• Prepare clear, well-structured briefing materials to support decision-making
• Track key actions and ensure timely follow-up across stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders globally
• Coordinate communication across functions with clarity and consistency
• Draft materials and communications on behalf of the CPO as required
• Coordination & Delivery
• Support the execution of cross-functional initiatives, leadership offsites, and key business activities
• Maintain oversight of priorities and ensure alignment across teams
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working within the executive office
• Judgement & Discretion
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Apply sound judgement in managing priorities and navigating day-to-day decisions

What are we looking for?

• Experience supporting C-suite leaders in a fast-paced, corporate environment
• The ability to manage complex priorities and work independently
• Strong organizational awareness and understanding of business context
• Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build effective, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence in handling sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Why Dechra?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Weekly wellbeing sessions focused on physical and mental health
• Competitive benefits and long-term financial incentives
• A collaborative, values-led culture