Planet
Executive Assistant
Job Summary
This role involves providing comprehensive executive support to senior leaders, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation. Candidates should have at least 4+ years of experience supporting high-level executives, with strong organizational and communication skills. The position emphasizes proactive problem solving, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and collaboration within a global team. It is a remote, full-time, temporary position based in the UK, with benefits aimed at supporting employee well-being and development.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.
We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
Planet is seeking a thoughtful, diligent, detail-oriented (and fun!) Executive Assistant to support our Chief Revenue Officer (leading our Global Commercial Team and based in the UK) and one of our UK-based Vice Presidents.
The role is wide ranging including calendaring, expenses, travel coordination, supporting weekly meetings and quarterly offsites. The ideal person is someone highly motivated by teamwork, sees through barriers to reduce clutter (inbox, calendar etc) and delivers results seamlessly and accurately with little direction. This role will appeal to those who have a passion for people, space, and the climate. Our Executive Support team are the critical ties that bind our organization and you would have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the team to ensure high level support to the Executive and Leadership teams, allowing them to focus on what matters most—our people, our customers, our culture, and our long-term path to achieving our mission.
This is a remote position based in the United Kingdom. This is a full-time, temporary position that is expected to last 12 months.
Impact You’ll Own:
- Heavy calendar and operational support in a dynamic environment
- Prioritize tasks and organize requests to ensure smooth day to day operations
- Manage domestic and international travel and itineraries
- Prepare meeting content including agendas and presentations
- Collaborate with the Executive Support team
What You Bring:
- 4+ years experience supporting senior executives at a high growth company
- Excellent follow up skills and an ability to manage up
- Ability to respond and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Experience in general administrative support ranging from travel and accommodations, heavy calendar management and creating presentations
- Experience in organizing offsites and mid-scale events
- Ability to be mature, resilient and maintain professionalism while working with internal and external high-profile people alike
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to ensure others around you are as well
- Ability to be proactive and always anticipate the needs of others
- Ability to be both detail-oriented and understand the big picture, keeping priorities in constant shuffle
- Outstanding verbal and written communication
- Ability to find solutions with minimal direction
- Google suite proficiency
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Familiarity working at a global business with multiple offices and timezones
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
- Ability to ask questions, learn and work collaboratively
Application Deadline:
October 23, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Daylight Time (11:59 PM PDT)
Benefits While Working at Planet:
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
#LI-REMOTE
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.
EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.
Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to [email protected] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
Planet
Discover how Planet's daily satellite imagery and insights empower global decisions and actions with a multidimensional view of our changing planet.
See more jobsSafe Remote Job Search Tips
Verify Employer Thoroughly
Research the company's identity thoroughly before applying. Check for a professional website with contacts, active social media, and LinkedIn profiles. Verify details across platforms and look for reviews on Glassdoor or Trustpilot to confirm legitimacy.
Never Pay to Get a Job
Legitimate employers never require payment for applications, training, background checks, or equipment. Always reject upfront payment requests or demands for bank details, even if they claim it's for purchasing necessary work gear on your behalf.
Safeguard Your Personal Information
Protect sensitive data like SSN, bank details, or ID copies. Share this only after accepting a formal, written job offer. Ensure it's submitted via a secure company system or portal, never through insecure channels like standard email attachments.
Scrutinize Communication & Interviews
Watch for communication red flags: poor grammar, generic emails (@gmail), vague details, or undue pressure. Be highly suspicious of interviews held only via text or chat apps; legitimate companies typically use video or phone calls.
Beware of Unrealistic Offers
If an offer's salary or benefits seem unrealistically high for the work involved, be cautious. Research standard pay for similar roles. Offers that appear 'too good to be true' are often scams designed to lure you into providing information or payment.
Insist on a Formal Contract
Always secure and review a formal, written job offer or employment contract before starting work or sharing final personal details. Ensure it clearly defines your role, compensation, key terms, and conditions to avoid misunderstandings or scams.