EA Lead, Wayve

• Excellent organisational and time management skills across multiple timezones with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working well under pressure, delivering good results
• Proven people management experience, ideally in an EA team or administrative function
• Familiarity with business operations, internal communications, and strategic meeting management
• Can handle shifting priorities and formulate contingency plans
• Experience supporting Executives/C-suites and comfortable working with senior stakeholders at all levels internally and externally - candidates will need to be able to build and develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, proactive and takes initiative
• Creative approach to problem solving and are solutions orientated
• Ability to demonstrate highest level of integrity and confidentiality at all times
• A flexible and adaptive style to working, positive attitude, and a team player
• Proficient knowledge of Google Drive skills and can adapt to new platforms
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Desirable

• The role of Executive Assistant to the CEO & EA Lead offers a dynamic opportunity to have a direct impact on the company’s efficiency and success, providing comprehensive support across various facets of operations at Wayve
• A key responsibility is managing the CEO’s calendar, travel, inbox, and strategic engagements, ensuring seamless scheduling and logistics across multiple time zones and locations, including London and our other office sites
• You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison on the CEO’s behalf
• You’ll contribute to keeping the CEO focused on the most high-impact work, helping to prioritise critical engagement and align timespend with key strategic objectives
• You will work closely with the CEO’s Chief of Staff, providing hands-on support with meeting preparation, agenda compilation, note taking and action tracking, generally ensuring meetings are efficient and outcomes are followed through
• You'll have visibility and involvement in high-priority internal initiatives and business operations, supporting the Chief of Staff in implementing the company operating rhythm and processes
• As Team Lead for the EA function, you will manage and mentor the EA team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• You’ll oversee workload distribution, team development, best practice sharing, and ensure that the EA team as a whole is tightly aligned to leadership needs across the business
• You would be working closely with the wider EA team on coordinating executive/leadership initiatives, special company-wide communications and events, or providing cover for execs whether for sickness or holiday absences