Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

Business Introduction
GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.
Position Summary
As the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer you will provide a high calibre executive support to the CPO of GSK. 

This role manages complex executive operations and acts as primary interface with senior internal and external executives, Non-Executive Directors and engagement with government officials, investors and media.

You will manage day-to-day priorities, shape agendas, and ensure smooth delivery of people-focused initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders across the organisation and external partners. We value clear judgement, calm under pressure, proactive problem solving, and strong relationship skills. This role offers growth, meaningful impact and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities

Executive Office Management

• Manage the CPO’s multi-time-zone calendar, anticipating priorities and resolving conflicts efficiently and authoritatively.  
• Co-ordinate international travel including end-to-end multi-country itineraries, visa processes, and logistics,, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.  Will require out of hours oversight when necessary.
• Apply sound judgement to address issues on the CPO’s behalf, using in‑depth knowledge of their work and priorities.
• Prepare documentation, briefings and talking points etc in advance of key meetings.
• Handle high-volume workload efficiently by setting clear priorities and maintaining consistent quality.
• Oversee CPO’s email and correspondence, ensuring timely responses, triaging appropriately and track actions to closure.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Build trusted relationships across countries and cultures, representing the CPO with professionalism.
• Respond efficiently to internal queries and support engagement in key forums.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to leadership within the administrative community.
• Manage sensitive information with highest level of discretion.

Project Coordination

• Organise and oversee logistics for complex meetings, conferences and visits, collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Collation of all time sensitive papers for CPO review, e.g ExCom meeting papers.
• Produce meeting agendas and coordinate pre-reads for HR leadership team meetings

Office Operations & Process Excellence

• Manage accurate records, expenses, purchase orders and vendor activities.
• Compile and submit the CPO’s T&E expenses via Concur, on a timely basis, ensuring compliance to GSK’s T&E policy.

Why You?
We are seeking professionals with the following skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leaders in a large, complex organisation
• Strong engagement with board members and senior executives, government officials, investors and media.
• Qualifications or proven experience in administration and key software packages (Word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and databases).
• Strong English and Mathematics (A Level/GCSE or equivalent).
• Analytical capability with strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of organisational dynamics.
• Broad administrative knowledge and the ability to prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.

Skills And Competencies needed:

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting tools along with GSK company systems (CERPS/Fiori, SharePoint, Concur, Workday, BoardVantage).
• Internal focus: Strong understanding of CPO’s strategic agenda to support effective prioritisation. 
• Development: Proactive in staying current with new technologies, tools and best practices to enhance executive support.
• Professional presence: Represent GSK’s culture and values, demonstrate confidence, polish and executive presence.
• Proactive thinking: Anticipate needs, navigate complexity and operate at pace with minimal guidance.
• Confidentiality: Handle highly sensitive information, collaborating closely with high profile board members, government officials, investors and media.
• Collaboration: Mentor and support other Executive Committee Assistants.

Working model and location
This role is based in the United Kingdom and follows a hybrid working model. Expect a mix of in-office and remote working, with regular on-site presence to support meetings and events.
What we value in you
You are proactive, reliable and calm under pressure. You bring clear judgement and respect confidentiality. You make work easier for others by anticipating needs and solving problems. You build strong working relationships and communicate with clarity and kindness. You are open to learning and growing your skills to advance your career and support the wider people agenda.
How to apply
If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter that explains how your experience matches the role. Tell us what motivates you to join GSK and how you would contribute to our shared mission. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Closing date for applications is Friday April 10th 2026.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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