EA to Group CEO

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

Provide comprehensive executive assistance and support to the Group CEO, managing a wide range of administrative, clerical, and strategic tasks to enable effective leadership and decision-making.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Acting as a primary point of contact: managing correspondence, phone calls, and communications for the Group CEO.
• Managing the Group CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and ensuring access to all necessary information ahead of engagements.
• Supporting the preparation of executive presentations, board reports, and briefing materials, including managing agenda items and coordinating follow-ups.
• Organising high-level meetings, travel arrangements, and related logistics, ensuring efficient and timely execution.
• Greeting guests, organising receptions, lunches, and refreshments for external visits or internal meetings involving the Group CEO.
• Coordinating logistics for internal and external high-level events, conferences, and engaging with the Marketing team on speaking opportunities.
• Acting as a liaison: communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Group CEO and managing relationships with board members and other executive leaders.
• Liaising with People & Culture (P&C) for executive recruitment activities, including interviews and onboarding support.
• Managing complex global travel arrangements and expense reporting for the Group CEO.
• Reminding the Group CEO of key deadlines, strategic initiatives, and follow-up actions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and editing reports, correspondence, and strategic documents.
• Assisting with confidential projects and initiatives as required, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
• Supporting the broader executive team and the Corporate Functions department as needed, sharing workload and ensuring seamless operations.
• Providing cover for administrative support services, including reception duties when required.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally the Group CEO or equivalent, with a track record of handling sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Mural) and ability to quickly learn company-specific systems.
• Experience supporting large, complex organisations or in global corporate environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and board support practices is a plus.

Skills Required

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks for the Group CEO and yourself in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with willingness to work outside regular hours when necessary.
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Forward thinker, solutions provider, and highly adaptable.
• Excellent prioritisation skills, able to balance strategic and operational needs.
• Assertive yet respectful, able to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Culturally aware, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all interactions.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. 

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/