Job Description
Executive Assistant to CIO. Global FMCG, Mayfair. £60,000 - £65,000 plus excellent benefits
A leading multinational FMCG, home to some of the worlds most renowned brands, are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CIO plus two direct reports.
This busy, fast-paced position is an ideal opportunity for a talented Executive Assistant to act as a true right-hand support. You’ll bring extensive experience within a plc environment, along with outstanding planning and organisational skills to manage complex diaries and logistics while supporting firmwide projects and initiatives.
A fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Executive Assistant looking to build a strong trust-based partnership with their Executives. You’ll work proactively to anticipate needs, act as a sounding board and keep things moving behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a trusted first point of contact and gatekeeper for two busy and demanding Executives.
* Provide full executive support, including complex diary, travel and meeting management.
* Expenses and invoice management.
* Prepare and manage reports, presentations, correspondence and filing systems.
* Coordinate and produce correspondence, documents, briefs and presentations.
* Provide Project Management support.
* Event coordination for UK and International conferences.
Candidate Profile
* At least 5 years’ experience as an EA within a UK plc.
* Advanced IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Diplomatic and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders, with excellent communication skills.
* Flexible and adaptable with the initiative to recommend enhancements that support the team and business. Positive, proactive and collaborative, with a solutions-focused mindset.
Benefits include:
* Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits
* Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, fully office-based with flexibility around your Executive’s schedule.
* Beautiful open-plan office and a fantastic culture – welcoming, collaborative and supportive
* 10% matched Pension
* Life assurance (part of pension scheme) and Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays
* Access to a discount’s platform