Lead Executive Business Partner

The Lead Executive Business Partner works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, Strategy Lead and Business HR to enable effective leadership operations, coordinate departmental priorities and drive operational excellence. The role acts as a trusted partner to the CMO and Marketing Leadership Team, while leading and developing a team of Administrative and/or Executive Business Partners to deliver consistent, high-quality support

Executive partnering

Act as a trusted partner to the CMO, supporting leadership priorities, decision-making, stakeholder engagement and organisational effectiveness

Strategically manage the CMO's calendar, inbox, communications and executive logistics, ensuring alignment with business priorities

Partner with the Strategy Lead, Business HR and other stakeholders to coordinate departmental planning, leadership meetings, governance and operating cadence, ensuring accountability and follow-through

Oversee executive support and senior leader onboarding, ensuring consistent, effective operations across the department

Team Management & Craft development

Lead, coach and develop a team of Administrative and/or Executive Business Partners, driving performance, capability development and career progression

Manage performance, workforce planning, hiring and compensation processes in line with company policies

Partner with Leadership Support Business Partner peers to strengthen craft standards, share best practices and drive continuous improvement, including adoption of GenAI-enabled solutions

Project management & Communications

Coordinate cross-functional projects, process improvements and change initiatives, ensuring effective stakeholder alignment, risk management and delivery

Partner with Internal Communications and the Leadership Team to support executive messaging, departmental communications, leadership events and organisational change

No less than 5 years' experience in executive support, business operations or leadership partnering roles, ideally within a complex, multinational organisation

Proven people leadership experience, including team development and performance management

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, judgement and ability to navigate ambiguity

Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at senior leadership level

Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with high levels of discretion and attention to detail

Experience in operational governance, project management, change management and continuous improvement

Proficiency in Google Workspace and ability to leverage emerging technologies, including GenAI, to improve productivity and ways of working