Planet Pharma
Business Support Manager - Communications Office
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Role Overview
This is a high-profile role sitting at the center of the Communications, Marketing and Corporate Affairs function, acting as a trusted partner to the CCO and ensuring priorities, governance, and operational activities run smoothly.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from a senior Executive Assistant or Executive Business Partner background into a broader business management, operations, or chief of staff style role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive support to the Chief Communications Officer, ensuring priorities, actions, and decisions are effectively managed.
- Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications.
- Support planning, governance, and reporting activities across the function.
- Line manage the CCO's Executive Assistant and help maintain a high-quality support model.
- Coordinate operational processes including budgets, approvals, sponsorships, and reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement across processes, governance, and ways of working.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective delivery of key initiatives.
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About You
- 5+ years' experience supporting senior leaders at Executive or C Suite level.
- Experience in a Business Manager, Executive Business Partner, Senior Executive Assistant, or similar role.
- Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience supporting governance, planning, reporting, or committee processes.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive information.
- Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
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Desirable
- Experience supporting Communications, Marketing, or Corporate Affairs functions.
- Experience managing or overseeing Executive Assistants within a shared support model.
- Background within life sciences, research, healthcare, charity, or other knowledge-led environments.
- Degree educated or equivalent experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization and work closely with a senior executive in a role that combines strategic support, operational oversight, and leadership responsibility.
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