Executive Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Managing Director of daa Labs provides high‑level support that enables effective leadership, governance, and operational performance across the organisation. Working in a fast‑paced, technology‑led environment, the EA acts as a trusted partner, anticipating needs and managing competing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s diary, coordinate meetings, travel, and expense claims.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, reports and correspondence for internal and external engagements.
• Act as the central liaison between the MD and senior stakeholders across the daa Group, partner airports and the innovation ecosystem.
• Support governance processes, including SMT meeting preparation, minute‑taking and action tracking.
• Coordinate logistics for senior‑level meetings, workshops, off‑sites and external events.
• Provide ad‑hoc project support, including research, analysis and stakeholder coordination.

Required profile

• Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting a senior executive (MD, CEO or equivalent) in a complex corporate or innovation environment.
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing executive‑level documentation.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, technology‑focused lab environment.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives across the daa Group.
• Professional development and skill‑broadening within labs and the wider organisation.