Executive Assistant
Position Type:
Permanent (Part time applicants considered)
Department/Group:
Core Services
Level/Salary Range:
Depending on experience
Travel Required:
Yes – Occasional
Location:
Leeds
The Company
C-Capture is a growing Cleantech business based in Leeds, that has the potential to make a globally significant impact to combat climate change, with its patented carbon dioxide capture technology.
We exist to help decarbonise industries, and the world, with transformative carbon capture solutions, creating a cleaner, better future for us all.
Investors include IP Group, Drax, and BP Ventures. Since the summer of 2018, we have expanded the team from 5 to 40+ including a crop of extremely talented recent chemistry and engineering graduates who have quickly established themselves as key members of the technical team. The business support team is also expanding as we transition from a mostly research and development focused organisation to one that is on a firm commercial footing. We aim to double the number of colleagues again in the next 2 years, to demonstrate, then deploy our unique technology internationally across a broad range of industrial sectors.
Life at C-Capture
We’re a tight-knit team of committed colleagues, inclusive, unified and supportive. Collaboration means a lot to us as we work with our external partners to achieve our collective vision.
We challenge the norm and current chemistry and engineering so that we can develop the world’s best carbon capture technology. Our tenacity is reflected in our inquisitive nature, our support in upskilling our colleagues and adaptive nature to overcome problems we face.
As an award-winning start up with global ambitions, we were founded by some of the greatest minds in their field. Expertise is our foundation, but we are always ready to admit what we don’t know, as what we do know, so we never stop learning, and always strive to develop our skills.
The Position
The Executive Assistant will support the CEO, Executive team and company in both internal and external related tasks, must have good judgment and significant initiative across a broad spectrum of activities and situations.
C-Capture are looking for a high calibre, highly organised individual with a passion for planning and attention to detail to make a step change in administration & stakeholder management, as the company grows and matures. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are never the same and requires a high level of energy and confidence.
This will be a challenging, yet rewarding role that will require a curious, analytical mindset, a drive to see things through to completion and a sense of humour!
Role and Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive team with correspondence and task management; anticipate upcoming tasks and deadlines and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Full diary management and Inbox management for the CEO, ensure our CEO is up to speed, informed and prepared for any urgent matters and prioritising demands on the CEO time.
- Develop, maintain, and assist the Executive Team to deliver stakeholder engagement, with board directors, national and local government departments, investors, clients, and partner organisations.
- Take a proactive approach to Office management, ensuring standards remain high and championing professional conduct.
- Research, compile, and prepare briefings and materials for meetings, presentations and conferences, schedule pre-event briefings, planning, and preparation actions with others as necessary.
- Record and communicate minutes and actions where required and follow up accordingly.
- Collate data and produce reports as required, monitoring the team/company performance.
- Organisation of travel (including international) and accommodation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify and in some cases lead organisational improvement opportunities.
- Deal with highly sensitive confidential information with appropriate tact and discretion.
- Support the Executive team with the required internal communications to support the strategic objectives of the company.
- Take a consultative role, working closely with colleagues and third parties to generate content to raise awareness of new projects, initiatives for sharing across a range of channels (social and traditional media) that appeals to the audience and increases engagement.
- Track climate change, policy, and market developments, identifying opportunities and proposing appropriate actions, including working to tight deadlines.
- Curate the visitor experience to our premises from delegations as diverse as; clients, investors, government, sub-contractors, and the general public.
- Provide support to our Facilities Officer to ensure the smooth running of operations at our two sites.
- Support our HR team with internal comms management.
Key Personal Attributes
- 5+ years of previous Executive/Personal Assistant experience, with 2+ years in a senior administrator/business support role.
- Highly pro-active, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision
- Experience of working with stakeholders on an international/global scale. Experience working internationally or with partners working abroad.
- Previous experience maintaining complex calendars and coordinating meetings/events.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office. (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to judge the relative importance of issues and act independently to address them, applying the appropriate level of urgency and drive to achieve results.
- Demonstrating patience and resilience the successful candidate will have the ability to keep calm under pressure, prioritise and manage multiple and sometimes competing tasks, and multi-task.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
- Tact, poise, professionalism, diplomacy, and a good sense of humour; the ability to work with a team and to interact with people from all walks of life.
- Commitment to the mission and values of C-Capture.
- A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
- Experience of building strong internal relationships, and a clear understanding of different working/management styles.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in communications, media or humanities field.
- Qualification in project management or business administration
- Past work in environmental or other mission driven organisation.
- Flair for creating visually engaging content.
- Relevant industry background would be advantageous.
Job Specification
Full time, permanent position, Monday to Friday (flexible hours)/ Part-time considered
In return the successful candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Pension and Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Participation in company share options schemes
- 28 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
- Bike to Work scheme
- Genuine flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance allowing time to manage personal/family activities around work
- A creative and stimulating working environment where no two days are the same
- Company funded personal development and training
- Free on-site car parking
Equal Opportunities
C-Capture are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to join our growing team. Applications are welcome irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, identity, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. You’ll be supported and encouraged to develop your professional and personal capabilities, while learning from the talented people around you.
Closing Date:
8th November 2024
How to Apply?:
Please email recruitment@c-capture.co.uk along with your CV and Cover Letter.



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