Executive Assistant
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Occupation Type
Personal assistants and other secretaries
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + benefits
Cognisys is a fast-growing global cyber security business, trusted by some of the world’s best-known organisations to protect their systems, data and operations. As we continue to scale internationally, we are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Directors and help ensure the business operates efficiently at leadership level.
This is a high-trust, high-impact role at the heart of the organisation. You will work closely with 2–3 Directors, including the CEO, acting as a key partner in managing priorities, coordinating activity and ensuring leadership can focus on strategic and commercial delivery.
We are looking for someone highly organised, pragmatic and proactive — someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The Role
You will play a critical role in enabling the executive team to operate effectively, including:
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + benefits
Cognisys is a fast-growing global cyber security business, trusted by some of the world’s best-known organisations to protect their systems, data and operations. As we continue to scale internationally, we are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Directors and help ensure the business operates efficiently at leadership level.
This is a high-trust, high-impact role at the heart of the organisation. You will work closely with 2–3 Directors, including the CEO, acting as a key partner in managing priorities, coordinating activity and ensuring leadership can focus on strategic and commercial delivery.
We are looking for someone highly organised, pragmatic and proactive — someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The Role
You will play a critical role in enabling the executive team to operate effectively, including:
- Managing complex diaries, priorities and meeting schedules across multiple stakeholders
- Overseeing executive inboxes and ensuring timely, professional communication
About You
You will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leaders
- Confidence using modern productivity tools and AI to enhance efficiency
- Experience managing multiple executives, priorities and inboxes simultaneously
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong judgement, professionalism and discretion
- Be part of a high-growth, ambitious global cyber security company
- Work directly with senior leadership and play a key role in our growth journey
- Collaborative, professional and supportive culture
- Modern, well-located Leeds HQ, fantastic facilities
- Real opportunity to grow and develop with the business
- Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus UK bank holidays.
- Additional Leave: 1 day of paid leave on your Birthday!
- Heath & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health Care Cash Plan and our Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing platform.
- Professional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
- Frequent team social events and celebrations.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!
Applications
Please feel free to reach out to Kath, our Head of People & Culture, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – kath.connell@cognisys.group
We welcome applications from candidates from a range of diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to consider individual needs.
We are not accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Please feel free to reach out to Kath, our Head of People & Culture, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – kath.connell@cognisys.group
We welcome applications from candidates from a range of diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to consider individual needs.
We are not accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies.