Executive Assistant – 12 month Fixed Term Contract in Cambridge

Redgate creates simple software to help data professionals get the most value out of any database. Our solutions solve complex database management challenges across the DevOps lifecycle, making life easier for IT leaders, development, and operations teams by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and protecting business-critical data. The data community trusts Redgate to balance speed to market, team collaboration, and data protection.

The main aim of this role is to support our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). A Redgate EA’s top priority is to help their Executive achieve business goals by making sure they work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Additionally, the ideal candidate will collaborate with others in the PA team, contributing positively to a business culture focused on high performance and results. Achieving work-life balance has never been more important and so Redgate has adopted a flexible‑hybrid model. For this role, we’re looking for candidates who live close to our Cambridge office and can work in the office once per week.

Your work at Redgate:

• Organise the Exec’s time optimally, acting as a gatekeeper
• Proactive calendar management including complex scheduling
• Monitor the Exec’s incoming communications, filtering and prioritising to minimise distractions
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with the PA team to help achieve business goals, which could also include tasks for the leadership team as a whole.
• Support the Marketing function, eg with functional meetings, budgets, objectives
• Ensure smooth daily operations and maintain great working systems
• Prepare pre‑reading materials and accurately document actions and minutes from key meetings as needed, utilising appropriate AI tools.
• Assist with meeting planning and setup, including video conferencing and recording
• Assume responsibility for event management when required, covering planning, logistics, budget oversight, and successful delivery.
• Organise team celebrations and social events for the function, including management of functional budget
• Handle complex travel arrangements for the Exec through Perk, Redgate’s Travel Management Company.
• Process expense claims and reconcile credit card expenditure
• Support the Exec with people management, eg one to one
• Act as a sanity check and sounding board for the Exec; living the values and encouraging them to lead by example
• Be a professional representative of the business when making external connections and networking
• Cross cover PA absence when required
• Act in the best interests of Redgate at all times
• Perform additional duties consistent with the general scope of the role when required

What you bring to the table:

• Experience of working in a C‑suite supporting role
• Confident using MS Office/Office 365, Copilot and Zoom
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks at short notice
• Understand the need for confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Able to challenge managers and flex working approach when needed
• Ability to develop in‑depth knowledge of the company
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Have experience of working in the software industry (desirable)
• Have experience of working in a marketing function (desirable)

Who you are:

• You’re a self‑starter, who can work autonomously taking ownership, and exercising credible judgement
• Highly efficient, with outstanding organisational skills and great attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and cross‑functionally with individuals and teams at all levels
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to research and analyse material, presenting results clearly and concisely.
• Resilient and open‑minded
• Comfortable with transparency and open to two‑way feedback

Salary: £45‑50,000

Why join us? At Redgate, we believe supporting and empowering our people is key to our success. We create an environment where you can thrive in your career and enjoy every moment of your journey with us. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, monthly wellbeing allowance, flexible working arrangements, generous paid time off, employee assistance program, community and social events.

Redgate has adopted a flexible‑hybrid model. This means that people will work flexibly with a blend of remote (home) and co‑located (office) work, with teams having the flexibility to decide which location best suits the outcomes they need to deliver.

Our diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging commitments: We believe diverse teams are better at solving problems and fostering a creative culture. We aim to offer a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

Recruitment & retention: hiring and retaining diverse talent. Authenticity & belonging: promoting inclusive language and behaviours. Growth: supporting personal and professional development.

We support DEIB through our inclusion forum (Belong at Redgate) and regular DEIB events. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodation, please let us know via our application process or email careers@red-gate.com. Learn more about our commitment to diversity on our diversity page.

While we outline the qualities we typically seek, we recognise that you may possess additional attributes and skills that could make you an excellent fit for our team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.