B&M is one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers, and we are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated to the General Counsel and Group People Director. This role is ideally suited to someone with EA/PA experience within a legal function or supporting senior leadership and who thrives in a fast‑paced, confidential, and commercially driven environment.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for managing all personal and professional administrative requirements, allowing the GC to focus on leading a large retail operation. This is a trusted support role requiring discretion, strong organisational skills, and the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level.
The role will require 4 days per week working from our Corporate Offices in Liverpool.
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end management of the General Counsel and GPD's diary, inbox, and daily schedule
* Coordination of domestic (and occasional international) travel, accommodation, and detailed itineraries, including store visits
* Acting as the primary point of contact for the General Counsel and GPD, managing and prioritising requests
* Managing confidential correspondence and communications on behalf of the GC
* Coordinating meetings, including logistics, agendas, and follow-ups
* Liaising professionally with senior leaders, store teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders
* Handling sensitive commercial and people-related matters with discretion and care
* Providing general personal assistance to support the GC’s/GPD's effectiveness and workload
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting a General Counsel, HR leader, CFO, CEO, or equivalent senior executive within a large organisation
* Bring a strong understanding of the pace, confidentiality, and complexity of a legal or PLC environment; experience within a highly operational or retail setting is advantageous
* Be flexible, resilient and have exceptional organisational skills as well as the ability to juggle competing priorities
* Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, and external stakeholders
* Be proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach
* Have advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems
If you’re ready to join a fast-paced, growing business and make a real impact, apply online today!
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new function and play a critical role in the evolution of our store estate. You’ll be joining at a pivotal time, with the scope to make a tangible impact on how our customers experience B&M
We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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