Chairman’s Personal Assistant

The Chairman’s Personal Assistant is a trusted and highly visible role at the heart of the organisation, providing comprehensive, high‑quality support to the Chairman of the plc Board. The role offers senior-level exposure and suits a collaborative individual who builds strong relationships within a wider global team.

Working in close partnership with the Company Secretary and Chief of Staff, the role holder plays a key part in coordinating the Chairman’s time and commitments. Ensuring diary arrangements, briefings and engagements are well planned, joined‑up and aligned to priorities. The role calls for a proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with an emphasis on anticipating needs and enabling others to operate effectively.

The role acts as a central point of connection across the plc Board and the executive offices of the CEO and CFO, engaging regularly with Board directors, senior executives and external stakeholders. Success in the role depends on the ability to build credibility and trust, communicate clearly, and work constructively with a wide range of partners, always exercising sensitivity and prudent judgment.

While the primary focus of the role is to provide dedicated support to the Chairman, the ideal candidate will also be willing to work flexibly in support of the wider team, including support to non executive director board members in their participation at company board meetings and events.

PA to the Chairman

• Represent the Chairman across the executive office with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement, building and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Prepare, submit and track expense claims in line with company policy, ensuring accuracy, compliance and deadlines are met. Support expense processing for the executive office as required, including reviewing and checking claims are made compliantly.

Ensure the Chairman’s compliance with company protocols, legal requirements, IT, equipment and expense policies, exercising confidence to challenge where necessary.

Manage physical and digital records and information for the Chairman’s office, ensuring documents are accurately recorded, securely stored and retained in line with company data retention requirements.

Deputise for the Company Secretary’s PA when required, ensuring continuity of support..

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records for the Chairman and the non executive directors board members, including contact details, addresses, passport and visa information, email distribution lists, personal IT/device requirements, and individual director training records (including offshore certification where applicable).

Board & Committee Support

• Where required, support non executive director board and committee logistics and itineraries, providing a single point of contact for these stakeholders in the management of their logistics and itineraries

Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong positive relationships

Excellent digital and technology proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (in particular, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Sharepoint).

Working knowledge of bp’s Ariba Guided Buying also desirable

Consistent track record in a similar capacity for the Chairman or CEO of a large multi national company

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.

We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that!

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