Executive Assistant | 12 month fixed term contract at Airtable

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience supporting senior executives, ideally sales leadership in a fast-paced, global tech environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive mindset: anticipate problems before they arise and take initiative without being asked
  • High EQ and professionalism; build trust, foster collaboration, and uphold confidentiality at all times
  • Proven experience with heavy calendar management and booking complex international travel

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the VP, anticipating needs and proactively managing time, priorities, and communications
  • Act as a strategic filter for all incoming requests—seeking clarity, understanding intent, and assessing the value to determine if action is necessary or if delegation is more appropriate
  • Stakeholder coordination: serve as the key liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support schedules and regional priorities
  • Complex calendar management: schedule meetings and diaries across multiple time zones, understanding key priorities to strategically organize meetings and commitments
  • Act as a liaison for direct reports
  • Participate in planning of events and drive key team activities and initiatives (including but not limited to Monday Priorities Call, EMEA Town Hall, Stabilise & Ignite Initiative)
  • Schedule quarterly business reviews including sourcing venues, agendas, catering, collating presentations and facilitation throughout the day
  • Travel Coordination: Arrange travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries
  • Miscellaneous admin support: additional administrative support as needed

Skills

Executive Support
Calendar Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Travel Coordination
Event Planning
Communication Skills
Proactive Problem Solving

Airtable

SaaS platform for workflow and data management

About Airtable

Airtable offers a platform that merges spreadsheet and database functionalities, allowing users to manage workflows and data without advanced technical skills. The platform is adaptable for various uses, such as project management and customer relationship management, and enables users to visualize data in multiple formats. Operating on a subscription-based model, Airtable provides different pricing tiers to cater to a wide range of clients, from individuals to large organizations. The company's goal is to empower users to effectively manage their data and workflows, making software creation accessible to everyone.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,315.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

We have your medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered (and your dependents covered at 80%)
High deductible health plan available with health savings account contribution
Complimentary One Medical membership for individuals and dependents
Monthly “Lifestyle Wallet” to use for benefits like personal fitness (e.g., gym memberships, fitness equipment, etc.) to pet care to nutrition coaching, and more.
Complimentary mental health support via Modern Health Family planning support (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy)
Flexible and generous time off and sick time benefits
16 weeks of parental leave
Annual Learning & Development wallet to support your career development
Emergency backup care for dependents
Access to financial planning and legal support

Risks

Competition from Notion and Coda threatens Airtable's market share.
AI advancements by competitors may outpace Airtable's innovations.
Reliance on third-party integrations poses potential strategic risks.

Differentiation

Airtable combines spreadsheet and database functionalities for custom app creation.
The platform offers a no-code solution, appealing to non-technical users.
Airtable's tiered pricing caters to a wide range of users and businesses.

Upsides

Growing demand for no-code platforms boosts Airtable's market potential.
Recent AI platform launch aligns with trends in AI-driven project management.
Airtable's integration with IBM enhances its collaborative tool offerings.

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