Executive Assistant

Description - what is the role?

We’re looking for a highly motivated and proactive Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to our CEO (UK based) and CRO (Chicago based), as well as providing ad hoc support to the wider Executive team.

Why join Purple?

Our values are at the heart of what we do and we’re all about getting the job done whilst having fun with no BS and no politics. We’re all about development, and embedded within the business is the value of know your stuff, keep learning, which means we support our people to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. You really won’t regret taking the next step in your career by helping turn the world Purple!

Requirements

What you will do

• Executive Support: You'll be the primary point of contact for our CEO and CRO, managing their complex diaries, coordinating global travel arrangements, managing expenses and ensuring they are always prepared for meetings and events.  You’ll also assist with any ad-hoc support to the CEO as needed.

• Diary Management: Expertly manage the diaries of our CEO and CRO across multiple time zones, anticipating needs and proactively resolving scheduling conflicts.  

• Travel & Logistics: Coordinate international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and itineraries. 

• Inbox Management: You'll expertly manage the inboxes of our CEO and CRO, flagging urgent matters, drafting correspondence, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. 

• Meeting & Event Coordination: From Board meetings to Quarterly Planning sessions, you'll ensure every event runs without a hitch. This includes agenda creation, preparing pre-read materials, and coordinating logistics.

• Executive Team Support: You'll provide ad hoc project support to the wider Executive Team, assisting with presentations, research, and administrative tasks. 

Who you are

• Experienced and Proactive: You have solid experience working remotely or in a hybrid role as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a global tech or fast-growth environment.

• Tech-savvy: You’re comfortable working with various technology platforms and tools, ideally with experience working with Google Workspace

• Exceptional communicator: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences.

• Global Mindset: You're comfortable working across different time zones and cultures, with an ability to build strong relationships remotely.

• Discretion & Confidentiality: You handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
• Highly organised: You’re a master of organisation and prioritisation, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for anticipating needs. 
• Problem solver: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are proactive, and can think on your feet to solve problems.

Our values

• Make it happen - We own things and get them done whatever it takes.
• Playful and positive - Life’s too short to take things too seriously, we like to have fun while we’re working and we love positivity - and yes the glass is half full.
• We’re in it together - We all have our day jobs to do, our KPIs to hit and projects to complete but we’re always available to help for the greater good of the business.
• No bullsh*t, no politics - Seriously! We want to enjoy coming to work and that stuff doesn’t make it pleasant.
• Know your stuff, keep learning - We value people who have the knowledge and have a thirst for it, lots of it.
• No drama - Things don’t always go right as much as we try, having a hissy fit over it won’t help the situation and you won’t find that here.
• With great data comes great responsibility - Personal data is a big thing, particularly when you are the custodian of a lot of it, we take that very seriously.

Bring your best self to work

At Purple, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings, and we believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can accommodate your needs. We embrace a culture of learning and growth, where you don't need to tick every box on the job description to apply. If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to submit your application. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all voices.

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000-£28,000 (pro-rata - expected hours of 15-20 per week)
• Remote first business - work from home (with regular opportunities to get together face to face) 
• Flexible working & a great company culture - bring your best self to work
• Emphasis on learning and development - progress your career
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with 1 more day each year - and the option to buy extra days
• 4 volunteering days each year - give something back to the community
• Company bonus - 5% of salary
• Private Healthcare & Long Term Incentive Plan after 12 months’ service