Executive Business Partner, Science & Strategic Initiatives

TL;DR

Executive Business Partner: Optimizing the VP's time, managing complex schedules, and ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives for the Science & Strategic Initiatives team. Focus on proactive relationship building, anticipating needs, and driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced global organization.

Location: Onsite in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a team of scientists and engineers advancing the state of the art in artificial intelligence for public benefit and scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Strategically manage the VP’s time and schedule to align with top business priorities and leadership effectiveness.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with the VP, their team, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive operational tasks and strategic initiatives, tracking deliverables and ensuring stakeholder accountability.
• Orchestrate executive meetings by setting strategic agendas, facilitating decision-making, and driving follow-through.
• Handle domestic and international travel arrangements, financial administration, and team communications.
• Organize and execute internal and external business and team events, such as off-sites, talks, and seminars.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Proven track record in diary management, juggling multiple tasks, and effective prioritization with impeccable attention to detail.
• A self-starter who is highly organized, proactive, resilient, and adaptable to change under pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and problem-solve effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Solid communication skills, active listening, and high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Curiosity and ability to use AI tools practically and effectively while recognizing their responsible use and limitations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an environment that values diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.
• Support for accommodations if a disability or additional need requires it.