Executive Assistant
If you are a motivated and organised professional, with a passion for technology and eCommerce, and you want to play a pivotal role in supporting our CEO and executive team, we encourage you to apply!
We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.
MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. We recirculate more than 485,000 items of used kit every year.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.
MPB is one of Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2024. For the fourth consecutive year, we’re incredibly proud of our inclusion in the #FT1000 list.
We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.
MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.
The Opportunity
MPB is seeking a dynamic, technical and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our CEO and, to a lesser extent, the wider executive team.
This role is critical in ensuring the CEO's effectiveness and the smooth operation of executive-level functions.
The successful candidate will be based in our friendly head office in Ship Street, Brighton and will be responsible for handling various administrative tasks and coordinating essential activities.
3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities
CEO Support:
Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Prepare and edit correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
Read, download and distill essential business information, passing on key takeaways and recommendations to the CEO
Attend meetings with the CEO as needed, taking notes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
Executive Team Support:
Provide administrative support to other members of the executive team as needed.
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and assist with meeting follow-ups.
Travel and Event Coordination:
Arrange domestic and international travel for the Exec team, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
Assist in planning and coordinating corporate events, meetings, and off-sites.
Reception:
Greet external visitors for the CEO & Exec
Work with the office manager to help maintain a professional and welcoming office environment for all team members
Confidentiality:
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role
Proficiency in Apple Mac, Slack and Google mail and documents
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Benefits
For our full list of benefits, please check out our 'UK Benefits' section of the career page. Here are a few of the perks on offer here:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 4% employer contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Flexible hybrid working options (minimum 2 days in the office)
- Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
- Buzzing social calendar
- Dog friendly workplace.
- Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.
- 2 volunteer days for charity which aligns with MPB values
- Department
- Leadership
- Locations
- Brighton
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Brighton
We are MPB
MPB is the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography kit. We are the simple, safe and circular way to trade, upgrade and get paid for kit.
Starting in the UK in 2011, we have grown to 450+ people and have offices in the creative hubs of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin.
We are pushing boundaries, investing in sustainability, and are dedicated to making kit accessible for everyone.
If you’re passionate, collaborative, and always looking to learn, then MPB is the place for you.
Executive Assistant
If you are a motivated and organised professional, with a passion for technology and eCommerce, and you want to play a pivotal role in supporting our CEO and executive team, we encourage you to apply!
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