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Executive Assistant to the CEO

Invictus UK 2027 Ltd
Organisation
Invictus UK 2027 Ltd
Salary
Competitive
Location
London/Birmingham
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing date
5 January 2026
Interview date
13 January 2026
Job Description
About Invictus UK 2027 Ltd.
Invictus UK 2027 Ltd (IUK27) is a registered company and charity that has been set up to deliver the
Invictus Games in Birmingham in the summer of 2027. The team is based either at Borough High
Street, London, or Birmingham City Centre / the NEC.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an exceptional member of the team to support the CEO as their Executive
Assistant. Given the small nature of the team, this role will bridge the administrative support
necessary for the CEO alongside operational and leadership support.
The postholder will prioritise diary appointments, managing scheduling conflicts and travel
arrangements. They will ensure appropriate briefing material is prepared from across the team and
will act as the first point of contact, screening calls and emails and managing relationships with
stakeholders.
The CEO’s Executive Assistant will also organise cross-programme meetings, including preparing
agendas, collating papers, taking records, and tracking actions, as well as assisting with specific
projects and cross-cutting initiatives.
The role will also ensure that corporate documentation coming into the CEO’s outer office is
appropriately stored.
Key Skills & Attributes
• Discretion and confidentiality: Essential
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects efficiently
• Proactivity: Anticipates needs and takes initiative
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills
• Technical proficiency: Competence with relevant software for scheduling, document
management, and data management (Microsoft Office and SmartSheet)
The role will be supported by an Office and Governance Manager, who supports the wider executive
leadership team and governance boards and sub-committees.
Generous employee benefits are offered.
Required Experience
• Experience of performing an Executive Assistant role, working in an executive office, or as a
senior PA
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently
and at pace
• High competency in the Microsoft Office suite; experience with SmartSheet is an advantage
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders
• A flexible approach to work and varying tasks
This role can be flexibly based, with a minimum requirement of one day per week in the London
office.
As the role is currently vacant, we are seeking someone who can start promptly following
appointment, with the post fixed term to end in October 2027.
Closing date: 1700 Monday 05 January 2026
Interviews: Tues 13 January 2026
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the experience and knowledge requirements set out in the job description to: recruitment@invictusgames2027.org
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