Executive Assistant

Frontier Economicsis an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex but our advice is always succinct clear and honest.

The company has grown rapidly since it was founded almost 27 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across nine European offices (Amsterdam Berlin Brussels Cologne Dublin London Madrid Paris and Prague). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief People Officer (CPO) youll provide high-quality proactive support to two members of Frontiers Executive Committee and Board. Youll help keep strategic and operational priorities moving ensure governance processes run smoothly and act as a calm trusted presence in a fast-moving senior environment.

This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility discretion and influence and who takes pride in enabling others to do their best work.

Job Description

Reporting into the Director of Governance & Strategic Operations youll provide dedicated 1:1 support to the CFO and CPO while also contributing to the smooth running of the wider governance and leadership function.

Over time youll take ownership of a range of responsibilities including:

Executive Support:

• Providing comprehensive 1:1 support to the CFO and CPO including complex diary management meeting coordination travel planning and briefing preparation

• Anticipating priorities and managing competing demands to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly

• Preparing and coordinating presentations reports and briefing materials for internal and external meetings

• Coordinating inputs into key Finance and People processes as directed by the CFO and CPO

• Leading the monthly Executive Fact Pack process: coordinating Finance and People data managing deadlines ensuring accuracy and version control and circulating materials to the Exec and Board

• Acting as a trusted first point of contact handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism

Secretarial Support

• Providing secretarial support to committees chaired by the CFO or CPO including meeting coordination paper preparation agenda management minute-taking and action tracking

• Maintaining accurate secure and well-organised records of committee discussions decisions and governance documentation

• Supporting ExCo Executive and Board activity by coordinating briefings papers and submissions in line with governance timelines and standards

Internal Communications

• Acting as a coordination point between the CFO CPO and the Internal Communications Manager where needed

• Providing light-touch scheduling coordination and distribution of leadership communications during periods of absence or peak demand

• Ensuring agreed sign-off and escalation routes are followed for sensitive communications

Youre likely to thrive if you:

• Have experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation

• Are highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Exercise excellent judgement and discretion with confidential information

• Communicate clearly professionally and calmly

• Enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively as part of a high-trust team

• Take pride in precision follow-through and reliability

At Frontier Economics we are entirely employee-owned meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the companys future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation open dialogue and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment designed to help you thrive and grow. We also offer:

• Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least two days a week with flexibility for remote work.

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.

• Parental Pay: Enhanced parental pay of up to 2 months of full pay and bonus for primary carers.

• Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.

• Private Health Insurance: Fully covered Bupa health insurance with optional family coverage (partners premiums and taxes paid by the employee; children included at no extra cost). Additional cover (e.g. optical dental) can be added at the employees expense.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free confidential support for work-life balance health family issues or job-related challenges available for you and your immediate family members.

• Income Protection Insurance All employees are covered by Frontiers Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.

• Life Insurance Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme covering all permanent employees from their start date.

• Cross-Office Travel & Secondments Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status age or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentiveshere.

The company has grown rapidly since it was founded almost 27 years ago and currently has around 500 staff working across nine European offices (Amsterdam Berlin Brussels Cologne Dublin London Madrid Paris and Prague). The company is employee-owned and has a strong culture of openness and employee engagement.