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Ea to global r&i director & npd and supply chain innovation director

Andover
Director innovation
Posted: 16h ago
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Andover Great People Work Here Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values people and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers. We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high. Key Responsibilities This is a pivotal role providing comprehensive and high-quality organisational and administrative support to both the Global R&I Director and the NPD & Supply Chain Innovation Director. The role ensures the smooth running of two senior, globally connected leadership roles, supporting strategic delivery, enabling leadership effectiveness, and acting as a central point of coordination across Research & Innovation, NPD, and Supply Chain Innovation teams. One of the Directors is based in Poland, requiring confident and effective support across countries, cultures, and multiple time zones, and close coordination with global stakeholders. This is an all-encompassing, fast-paced position that requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, excellent judgement, and the ability to balance the priorities of two senior leaders operating in different locations. The role demands a high level of confidence in supporting international leadership, managing complex diaries across multiple time zones, and working flexibly to accommodate global ways of working. You will work autonomously, often making decisions in the absence of the Directors, and may occasionally travel within the UK or internationally. Executive Support Effective and anticipatory diary management for both Directors, confidently navigating complex, ever-changing schedules across multiple time zones. Coordinating domestic and international travel itineraries. Acting as a key coordination point between UK-based and international stakeholders, including the NPD & Supply Chain Innovation Director based in Poland. Preparing, editing, and collating professional presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials Team Support Arrange and support meetings, ensuring agendas, attendance, and logistics are fully aligned. Attend relevant leadership team meetings to provide organisational and administrative support. Support the teams on strategy, KPIs, and progress tracking. Project & Event Management Work closely with the PA to the Chief Brand Officer on whole team events. Lead planning and execution of R&I and NPD team events and away days. Build and maintain networks with internal teams, external agencies, suppliers, and partners Financial & Administrative Management Budget management including cost centre oversight. Manage expenses for both Directors and relevant team activities. Culture & Ways of Working Coordinate with the wider admin team to build engagement and effective ways of working. Bring forward suggestions to enhance communication and uplift group spirit. Act as a trusted representative of both Directors with stakeholders. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience of working as an EA within a commercial, high performing organisation. Demonstrated experience of supporting senior leaders working across different countries and time zones within a global or matrix organisation. Effective communication skills at all levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to suit the audience Well-developed organisation and planning skills Computer literate in Microsoft packages Able to manage multiple priorities at any one time. Confident, practical and pragmatic Assertive Able to handle change Willing to work on their own and with others Confidential and discreet Consistently pays close attention to details Ability to work under own initiative High level of creativity would be beneficial Experience of working as an EA at a senior level within a commercial, well-established organisation Experience of organising conferences/events/away days Experience of working with an international client group Experience of supporting a broader team, alongside managing a 1:1 EA relationship Experience of working within a decentralised/matrix structure advantageous Experience of using SAP advantageou Benefits Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance Flexible working options 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary Cycle to work scheme SimplyHealth Cash plan Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts Access to LinkedIn Learning Access to ABF Networking, connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group.

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