Executive Assistant

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.

This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables.

CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual, CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP.

Role Description

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Business Support team, based full time in our London office. You will support our Executive team, taking day-to-day direction from our Executive Business Partner, while building your experience in a fast-paced executive support environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career, such as a graduate or someone with around one to two years’ relevant experience, who is keen to step into their first Executive Assistant role. You will join an exciting company at a pivotal point in its journey and gain exposure to senior stakeholders while developing strong foundations in executive support.

You’ll be working with a highly motivated and committed team in our Central London office. It is a friendly and open environment, and we value the individuals in our team very highly. Every employee at Low Carbon is a representative of our brand, and as such they care about climate change, bring professionalism and integrity to their work, and contribute positive energy and drive.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in a business or corporate environment, particularly for someone bringing experience from customer-facing, project coordination or transactional roles and looking to apply those skills in a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage Exec diaries, helping to prioritise meetings, protect focus time and ensure the best use of their schedule, in close coordination with the Executive Business Partner and key internal stakeholders.
• Maintain well-organised files and documents, ensuring information is stored clearly and professionally and that materials are easy to access when needed.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including processing and tracking the Executive’s business costs, managing correspondence and supporting ad hoc tasks as required.

Travel Management

• Coordinate travel arrangements, including frequent travel in the UK and international travel as required.
• Respond promptly to travel changes, including rearranging bookings and liaising with travel providers to ensure plans run smoothly.
• Provide additional travel support for Board members and senior colleagues when required.
• Prepare clear and detailed itineraries, coordinating travel, accommodation and logistics for meetings, conferences and external engagements.
• Maintain accurate travel records to support internal reporting and sustainability tracking.

Office, Events & Team Support

• Support the smooth running of the office through day-to-day coordination, practical administration and tasks that contribute to a well-organised and welcoming environment.
• Work alongside the office administration team to support the planning and delivery of internal meetings and company events, including team away days, seasonal celebrations and other staff gatherings.
• Provide additional administrative support to other members of the executive team when required, helping the wider Business Support team during busy periods and covering priorities as needed.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• A customer-focused mindset with a positive approach to work
• Experience coordinating diaries, travel bookings, meetings or events, whether through work experience, internships or previous roles.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, stay on top of detail and keep work moving in a fast-paced environment….