Personal Assistant to CEO

Company Description

Founded in 1987, QBS Software is a world‑class software delivery platform supporting more than 100,000 enterprise customers across EMEA. Operating at the forefront of enterprise software delivery, QBS is a high‑growth organisation recognised for its innovation, performance, and purpose‑driven culture.

QBS is proudly B Corp accredited and independently certified by Planet Mark as Net Carbon Neutral. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through multiple prestigious accolades, including:

• Deloitte UK Best Managed Companies 2025 for outstanding strategy, culture, and financial performance
• CEO of the Year 2024 awarded to Dave Stevinson for visionary leadership and transformation
• Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 consistently recognised as one of the UK’s fastest‑growing private companies

Guided by our ethos, "Where great people work together", QBS fosters an inclusive, high‑performance environment reflective of the global technology landscape.

We are seeking an accomplished Personal Assistant & Office Coordinator (35 years experience) to join the Office of the CEO at our Alderley Edge headquarters. This is a full‑time, office‑based role providing high‑calibre, confidential support to the CEO, alongside close collaboration with the Programme Manager and Executive Manager within the CEO Office.

The successful candidate will act as the operational linchpin of the executive environment, seamlessly balancing strategic business support, lifestyle and logistics management, and the impec­ab​le day‑to‑day running of the CEO’s office.

• Act as a digital gatekeeper, managing and triaging the CEO’s inbox, drafting high‑quality correspondence that reflects executive tone and intent.
• Oversee complex diary management, coordinating business and personal schedules with foresight and precision, including 12‑month forward planning.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Programme Manager and Executive Manager to facilitate the successful delivery of group‑wide initiatives.
• Prepare executive briefing packs, research summaries, and polished presentations to support senior‑level decision‑making.

• Maintain the Office of the CEO to an exceptional standard at all times, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
• Proactively manage office inventory, including stationery, refreshments and executive provisions.
• Serve as a professional and personable front‑of‑house representative, hosting senior stakeholders and guests with warmth, discretion and attention to detail.

• Manage the CEO’s personal administration and private affairs with absolute discretion, trust and professionalism.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodation and ground transportation.
• Often involved in out‑of‑hours support, requiring a degree of flexibility.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine “no task too small” mindset, taking pride in both strategic deliverables and operational excellence.

A proactive, solution‑oriented approach, anticipating needs and resolving issues before they arise.

A calm, positive and composed demeanour, even in high‑pressure environments.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to mirror executive tone, vocabulary and professionalism.

A natural aptitude for hospitality and relationship‑building, ensuring a premium experience for all stakeholders.

• 35 years experience in a Personal Assistant or Office Management role, ideally within technology or professional services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with a specific focus and skillset in PowerPoint.
• Fast, accurate typing with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience in senior‑level guest management or corporate hospitality.

• Positive, caring and supportive in approach.
• Highly proactive, anticipatory and responsive.
• Curious, eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement.
• Articulate, thoughtful and emotionally intelligent.
• Discreet, trusted, loyal and diplomatically protective of executives’ time and priorities.
• Highly organised, structured, accurate and delivery‑focused.
• Fundamentally motivated by enabling the executives to operate at their highest effectiveness.

• Health & Wellbeing:
  Private medical insurance, healthcare scheme and cycle‑to‑work initiative.
• Financial Security:
  Competitive contributory pension scheme and life cover.
• Lifestyle:
  Online retail discounts and 23 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Career Development:
  Comprehensive training, mentoring and clear progression opportunities.