Executive Assistant to the CEO

Pay.UK

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (BOARD SUPPORT) - 9 MONTHS FTC We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide focused Board and executive support within our Chief Finance Office on a 9 month fixed term basis. This role is suited to someone who already works at senior executive level and wants a clear, structured scope that brings variety, oversight and continuity. You will support 1 to 3 executives and work closely with the Pay.UK Board, coordinating complex diaries, Board and committee meetings, reporting cycles and governance activity. Your work directly enables effective decision making across an organisation that operates the UK’s retail payment systems, processing billions of transactions each year. The role provides exposure to Board-level activities, established processes, and a well-connected EA community, with assignment across directorates as required to maintain consistency and continuity. ACCOUNTABILITIES * Manage complex diaries, email, correspondence and expenses for assigned executives and Board members, making informed decisions on priorities and delegating where appropriate. * Plan, schedule and coordinate Board, committee and directorate meetings, including forward planners, agendas, paper submissions, briefing packs, minutes and action logs. * Prepare, track and maintain reporting schedules for regulatory, Board, CEO and internal submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the directorate, including maintaining intranet content and shared information. * Review, proofread and quality check reports and presentations to ensure they meet Pay.UK standards, templates and house style. * Maintain and follow up action logs from meetings, liaising with action owners across the organisation to confirm progress and completion. * Support budget and invoice management for the directorate, working with Finance Business Partners to monitor costs against agreed budgets. * Coordinate onboarding and induction for executive direct reports, working with People, IT and Security to ensure all arrangements are in place. * Organise internal and external events such as Board meetings, away days and team events, including venues, suppliers, invitations and logistics. * Provide cover and deputise for the Executive Office Manager when required, including support for the Chair, CEO, Executive Committee and Quarterly Business Reviews. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Demonstrable experience in a senior executive assistant or equivalent role supporting executives and Boards. * Experience coordinating Board or committee meetings, including agenda management, paper collation, minute taking and action tracking. * Experience working with senior stakeholders and maintaining professional relationships at executive and Board level. * Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including managing complex documents, schedules and presentations. * Experience handling confidential and sensitive information within a regulated or governance-led environment. PAY.UK BEHAVIOURS At Pay.UK, our behaviours are central to who we are and how we operate. They bring our values to life, shape our culture, and guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and respond to challenges across the payments ecosystem. All interview processes will assess the following behaviours: * Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy, Listening and Understanding * Influence with Courage - Influence, Courage * Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration * Take Ownership - Self Development * Opportunity Mindset - Initiative * Simplify - Achievement Orientation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUSIVITY At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO WE ARE Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques – we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it’s launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Learn more about life at Pay.UK by hearing what employees have to say, click here to view videos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * 12% Non-contributory pension * Discretionary annual bonus * 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc * Employee assistance programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Season ticket loan * Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum * Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: * Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period.

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community you will join: The Office Manager plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and welcoming office experience by coordinating daily office operations, supporting local leaders and employees, and ensuring the office is prepared to enable great work, connection, and gathering. This role partners closely with the country manager and several teams to ensure the office remains an effective, connected, and highly functional workplace. This role serves as a key coordinator across many teams including: Workplace Operations, vendors, Gathering, Security, IT, Office of the CEO, Mission Control and Employee Experience. The Office Manager helps ensure the office is consistently ready to welcome employees, leaders, guests, and visitors while supporting the experiences that bring Airbnb's culture to life. This role combines strong operational execution, hospitality, organization, and administrative coordination to create an environment where employees feel supported and connected. This role reports to the Country Manager and has dotted line accountability to the Regional Workplace Operations and Gathering Teams and will join team meetings. The Difference You Will Make: As an Office Manager, you help bring Airbnb's culture to life through exceptional execution and service. You will coordinate daily office operations, support local leaders, facilitate gatherings and leadership visits, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and visitors. Through strong organization, hospitality, and attention to detail, you help create an office experience that feels welcoming, seamless, and connected. Success in this role requires excellent judgment, strong relationship-building skills, operational rigor, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact the employee experience. A Typical Day: Support the Office Experience * Help ensure the office is welcoming, organized, and operationally ready each day. * Serve as a visible and approachable presence for employees, visitors, and guests. * Support day-to-day workplace experience programs and services. * Monitor office needs and proactively address issues or escalate to global and regional counterparts as needed. * Help maintain hospitality standards across office spaces, meeting rooms, and shared environments. Coordinate Office Operations * Support the daily coordination of workplace operations, hospitality services, food programs, and office amenities. * Partner with vendors and service providers to ensure consistent delivery of services and timely issue resolution. * Monitor workplace conditions and employee feedback. * Track office requests, operational issues, and follow-up actions. * Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate recommendations to regional leader and global ops team. * Maintain office documentation, communications, and operational processes. * Support implementation of office standards and playbooks. * Support office utilization reporting. Leadership & Administrative Support * Serve as a trusted admin partner to the Country Manager. * Provide calendar booking support, meeting coordination and room scheduling support for the Country Manager. * Partner with executive administrative partners to coordinate logistics for leadership visits, executive meetings, and business gatherings. * Serve as a local resource for employees and leaders navigating office services and resources. This role is not responsible for travel booking, expense management. This role only supports Country Manager diary/calendar support. Support Gatherings & Connection * Coordinate logistics for local gatherings, leadership visits, and employee engagement activities. * Support gatherings, leadership visits and employee engagement activities across the region as needed. * Partner with the Workplace Operations team and Regional Gathering Manager to support successful delivery of events and connection moments. * Ensure meeting spaces, hospitality elements, vendors, and attendee experiences are prepared and executed effectively. * Support the delivery of connection and community-building experiences within the office by following global guidance and toolkits, while adapting them to local needs. Build Strong Relationships * Develop positive working relationships with employees, leaders, Executive Assistants, vendors, and cross-functional partners. * Support a culture of hospitality, responsiveness, and service. * Gather employee feedback and share insights to improve the office experience. * Help foster an environment where employees feel welcomed, informed, and connected. Your Expertise: * 5+ years of experience in office management, workplace experience, hospitality, events, administration, employee experience, or related fields. * Strong organizational and project coordination skills. * Experience coordinating meetings, events, leadership visits, or workplace programs. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong attention to detail and follow-through. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Hospitality mindset with a passion for creating positive experiences. * Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment. * Experience partnering with vendors and cross-functional stakeholders is preferred. * Full professional proficiency in English. Your Location: This position needs to be based in the London office 5 days a week. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized, is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. United Kingdom Annual Pay Range £57,000—£67,000 GBP

Behavox

ABOUT BEHAVOX Behavox is shaping the future for how businesses harness their most important raw material - data. Our mission is bold: Organize enterprise data into actionable information that protects and promotes the business growth of multinational companies around the world.  From managing enterprise risk and compliance to maximizing revenue and value, our data operating platform presents a widespread opportunity to build multilingual, AI/ML-based solutions that activate data for every function within a global enterprise.  Our approach is unique, and it’s validated by our customers who tell us to keep forging ahead because no one else is aggregating, analyzing, and acting on data to uncover opportunities or solve problems quite the way we are. We are looking for fearless innovators who have an insatiable appetite for building what no one has built before.  This is a hybrid role with 1 day in the office.  About the Role The Head of Finance reports to the Chief Operating Officer and leads the finance function for a global business generating over $50M in revenue, with a growth trajectory toward $100M over the next 3–5 years. The finance function must scale with that trajectory, built to investor-grade standard and ahead of the curve the business is on. The role is accountable for financial planning, accounting, reporting, treasury, compliance, controls, and investor-facing outputs across a multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environment. The role serves as the senior financial advisor to the CEO and COO on forecasting, liquidity, capital structure, financing strategy, investment decisions, and growth planning. Behavox has a mature M&A strategy in place as one of several growth levers, and the Head of Finance is expected to bring strong hands-on financial modelling capability to acquisition evaluation, financing analysis, scenario planning, and post-transaction financial integration planning. The Head of Finance is also accountable for building a scalable, AI-native finance function. This includes managing the finance team, maturing financial systems and processes, implementing end-to-end automation, integrating AI-enabled workflows, and improving the speed, accuracy, control, and maintainability of finance operations. What You'll Bring 1. Enterprise FP&A and financial model architecture – Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, revenue planning, cash flow modelling, and investment analysis. Applies this knowledge to support executive decisions, M&A evaluation, financing strategy, and board, investor, and lender reporting. 2. Capital structure and treasury – Knowledge of financing instruments, liquidity planning, banking relationships, debt facilities, covenants, FX exposure, and cash controls. Applies this knowledge to support growth while managing funding risk, timing, and cost of capital. 3. Global accounting and multi-jurisdictional reporting – Knowledge of accounting standards, revenue recognition, consolidation, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and financial controls across jurisdictions. Applies this knowledge to ensure financial outputs are accurate, consistent, and controlled. 4. Finance operating model and team leadership – Knowledge of how to structure finance teams, processes, systems, workflows, access controls, documentation, and operating cadences. Applies this knowledge to build a scalable and maintainable finance function with clear ownership and reduced key-person dependency. 5. AI-native finance systems and automation – Knowledge of finance systems, workflow automation, AI-enabled tooling, agentic processes, and data flows across financial operations. Applies this knowledge to identify, assess, and implement technology that improves accuracy, efficiency, control, and scalability. What You'll Do 1. Finance function leadership – Leads the finance team and owns the finance operating model across FP&A, accounting, reporting, treasury, controls, compliance, and investor relations. Holds ultimate accountability for output quality, role clarity, control discipline, and scalability. 2. Financial modelling and strategic analysis – Personally owns the quality and logic of the company’s core financial models. Reviews, challenges, and helps the team refine models used for forecasting, M&A, financing, scenario planning, and executive decision-making. 3. Budgeting, revenue planning, and performance reporting – Drives the annual budget, re-forecasting cadence, and management reporting process. Ensures Sales, RevOps, People, and Finance inputs are translated into controlled planning outputs, including pipeline-to-revenue bridges, personnel budgets, non-personnel budgets, commissions accruals, opex and capex. 4. Treasury and capital planning oversight – Oversees cash forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, costs controls, payment controls, debt facilities, covenant reporting, FX exposure, and financing analysis. Provides senior judgement on capital structure, financing timing, and cost of capital. 5. Close, audit, compliance, and automation governance – Holds ultimate accountability for close, consolidation, audit readiness, statutory compliance, accounting policy application, transfer pricing coordination, and investor reporting. Ensures the team has the systems, controls, automation, documentation, and advisor support required to execute consistently. What We Offer * The opportunity to work on a global, mission-critical AI platform alongside the best engineers and technologists across multiple geographies * A role with real ownership and impact, building complex systems at scale in an environment that values speed, experimentation, and technical excellence * A highly attractive benefits package, including competitive cash compensation, an equity award aligned with long-term value creation, and comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families * Modern, comfortable offices in Montreal/Toronto/London, with an expectation of (hybrid) working from the office 1 day per week, reflecting our belief in strong in-person collaboration.  * A generous time-off policy of 30 days annually, plus public holidays and sick leave, recognizing the importance of sustained high performance About Our Process We take Talent very seriously and we are building a community of extraordinary individuals working together in very high performing teams. We also know that the best Talent always has options so we believe that the process has to be a two way assessment - the company AND the candidate assessing the business needs alignment, the career next step alignment, and the cultural alignment.  During the process we will begin by exploring the core factors regarding salary and location along with core experience and skills and values alignment. We will then deep dive explore the critical technical competencies we have identified for the role, and then we will deep dive in behavioral competencies. The most aligned candidate will then be asked to do a practical work task simulation activity so we can make sure that you will enjoy the kind of work the role requires, and this task will typically be presented and discussed with a group of colleagues and managers. Finally we will ask you to meet with a number of our senior leaders to make sure that you are making the most informed call possible. Please note that: * We want to get to know you and have a genuine conversation, so the use of AI tools or assistance during live interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification from the process.  * Interviews may be recorded for internal review purposes to ensure fairness and enable collaborative hiring discussions within the team.