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That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.\nAt Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.\nWe invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.\nOur Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast\n\nJob Description :\nWe are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support Darktrace’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Product Officer (CPO).\nThis is a critical role, enabling both leaders to operate at maximum effectiveness and ensuring their time remains focused on strategic priorities, product innovation, organisational growth, and the continued scaling of our Engineering and Product functions.\nAs a trusted EA, you will manage complex schedules, coordinate high-priority activities across multiple stakeholders, and act as a central point of organisation for key leadership initiatives. You’ll proactively use AI and other productivity tools to improve the workflows that support communication, knowledge sharing, and insight, while identifying opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.\nYou’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, confidently managing competing priorities while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism. This is a highly collaborative, in-person role, and you’ll enjoy being part of the teams you support and building strong relationships within our Cambridge office.\nWhat will I be doing?\nExecutive Support & Strategic Coordination\nManage complex and ever-changing calendars for the CTO and CPO, ensuring their time is optimised around strategic priorities.\nProactively schedule and coordinate meetings, creating dedicated focus time and balancing competing demands.\nHelp establish and protect a sustainable daily and weekly rhythm that builds in time for communication, meetings, focused work, and approvals.\nWork closely with supporting functions and business partners to ensure time is set aside for recurring priorities, including compensation reviews, all-hands sessions, and media planning.\nProactively maximise the value of the leaders’ time when travelling, for example by coordinating external meetings or media opportunities alongside existing commitments.\nSupport the planning and delivery of R&D, Product, and Engineering leadership meetings, all-hands sessions, off-sites, and other key events.\nR&D Leadership Effectiveness\nKeep up to date with tools, guidance, and materials created across the business, adapting these where appropriate for an R&D audience.\nProactively identify and share relevant initiatives and information from across the business with the CTO, CPO, and their leadership teams.\nIdentify and implement improvements to communications, knowledge storage, and insight workflows, using AI tools to automate recurring and lower-value administrative tasks.\nMeeting & Leadership Preparation\nCoordinate agendas, briefing materials, and pre-read documentation for key meetings.\nPrepare and format internal and external presentations using provided direction and templates, and help automate the production of recurring reports and metrics.\nCapture, track, and follow up on actions, decisions, and commitments arising from leadership meetings.\nEnsure relevant stakeholders are aligned and informed on key priorities, actions, and deadlines.\nCommunication & Stakeholder Management\nManage high-volume inboxes, prioritising communications and helping to ensure timely responses.\nDraft, proofread, and distribute professional correspondence, presentations, and updates on behalf of leadership.\nAct as a trusted liaison with teams across the organisation and external contacts, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.\nBuild strong working relationships across Product, Engineering, R&D, and wider business functions.\nTravel, Expenses & Logistics\nPlan and book complex domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries for the CTO and CPO.\nCoordinate logistics for meetings, events, and off-sites.\nPrepare and process expense reports and travel reimbursements accurately and on time.\nSupport purchase order requests and other relevant administrative processes.\nWhat experience do I need?\nPrevious experience supporting senior executives, ideally within a technology or high-growth organisation.\nExceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands simultaneously.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation and with external contacts.\nAdvanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.\nStrong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.\nAbility to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and remain calm under pressure.\nDemonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.\nExperience using AI tools to improve productivity, efficiency, and workflows, alongside a genuine enthusiasm for exploring how AI can make ways of working smarter and more effective.\nA collaborative approach and enthusiasm for being an active, visible part of the teams you support in our Cambridge office.\nDesirable\nExperience supporting executive leadership within Product, Engineering, Technology, or R&D functions.\nFamiliarity with business systems such as Workday, Navan, and other enterprise platforms.\n\nBenefits:\n23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,\n\nAdditional day off for your birthday,\n\nPrivate medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,\n\nLife insurance of 4 times your base salary,\n\nSalary sacrifice pension scheme,\n\nEnhanced family leave,\n\nConfidential Employee Assistance Program,\n\nCycle to work scheme.\n\nAs a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.\n\nDarktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nDarktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. 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