Executive Business Partner, Office of the CEO

Snapshot This is a career-defining opportunity to take on a senior role within the existing Assistant team supporting the Co-Founder and CEO of Google DeepMind. Please read this section carefully before applying as this is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. We are seeking a true business partner with exceptional judgment, meticulous attention to detail and the resilience to thrive under immense pressure. Supporting a leader of this prominence requires a departure from the traditional 9-to-5 model and the role requires flexibility as the schedule dictates. You won’t be working alone however. You will be part of a high performing team that collaborates seamlessly to ensure the CEO is supported 24/7 through a highly coordinated effort. Within the Office of the CEO this role will form a team of three Assistants; two in London and one in New York. About Us Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority. The Role Key responsibilities: Global Continuity Scheduling: You will manage a complex, high-volume, and ever-changing calendar. You are entrusted to assess the strategic weight of every meeting, proactively shield the CEO’s focus, and triage urgent issues, acting as an escalation point for the team. You will coordinate closely with your global counterpart(s) to ensure coverage across time zones. Complex Logistics Travel: You will execute intricate international travel arrangements, often with short notice. You will anticipate logistical challenges and provide on-the-ground support when required. Note: This role includes international travel. Stakeholder Diplomacy : You will act as a strategic guardian and ambassador for the CEO. You will cultivate trusted relationships with a global network of stakeholders including Heads of State, Nobel laureates, the Alphabet C-Suite, and the world's leading academic minds. Your communication and diplomacy must be flawless. Strategic Communication : You will serve as a critical extension of the CEO, expertly prioritising emails, delegating action items and ensuring he is briefed and prepared for every interaction. Strategic Judgement : You will exercise autonomous judgment to validate calculated risks that drive momentum, while acting as a decisive guardrail to prevent unnecessary risks Project Leadership : You will drive critical projects from conception to completion in a highly ambiguous and fast-moving environment. You will work across the CEO’s business and Private teams to ensure that his life runs as a single, cohesive ecosystem. Leveraging deep context you will preemptively identify risks and deploy solutions to ensure uninterrupted momentum. Operational Architecture : You will design, build and refine the operational infrastructure that powers the Office of the CEO. You will proactively identify areas of friction and engineer scalable workflows to elevate the administrative team’s performance. About You This role would suit a seasoned strategic partner who thrives in high-velocity environments. With an extensive background supporting C-Suite leaders at a global scale, you possess the sophistication to navigate complex organisational structures with ease. You have a significant and demonstrable track record supporting a world-renowned Founder, CEO, or equivalent principal in a high-intensity, global environment. You are able to seamlessly reprioritise with calm and composure and you approach sudden schedule changes as a logistical puzzle to be solved, not a disruption. You are a strategic force multiplier who sees the patterns others miss, consistently staying two steps ahead. Your abi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)