Personal Assistant to General Manager
International Operations
United Kingdom, Gatwick
Support a leader whos driving healthcare impact across the UK : and be the trusted partner who ensures every detail is handled with precision.
Your new role
As Personal Assistant to the General Manager for the UK, youll provide high:level executive support that enables seamless leadership. From managing a complex diary across time zones to coordinating international travel and ensuring the GM is fully prepared for every meeting and event, youll be at the heart of the UK leadership team.
Day:to:day your responsibilities will include:
stylemargin:top:0.0in;margin:bottom:0.0in typedisc:
:Providing executive administrative support to the GM, including diary management, coordinating internal and external appointments, and booking conference/video calls across multiple time zones
:Booking and planning travel arrangements and logistics for business trips, including organising visas, flights, accommodation, transfers and preparing detailed itineraries
:Serving as the first point of contact for external inquiries, managing communication and progressing queries on behalf of the GM
:Organising internal and external meetings, including scheduling, coordinating logistics, catering, preparing agendas, circulating papers, tracking action points, and taking minutes
:Overseeing administrative functions, such as managing office supplies, coordinating courier services, and maintaining departmental documentation
:Handling financial administration, including expenses, invoices, purchase orders, and assisting with budget tracking and expense management
:Drafting and producing letters, reports, memos, presentations, and other documents with accuracy and professionalism
:Ensuring the CVP and Leadership team are reminded of key deadlines, priorities, and meetings
Your new department
As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95 of the worlds population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.
Working directly with the General Manager for the UK, youll play a vital role in supporting the strategic priorities and day:to:day operations of our UK business. Youll partner with other Executive Coordinators and the SVP Coordinator to ensure smooth communication flow, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism as part of the UK leadership team.
Your skills and qualifications
Were looking for an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast:paced environment and brings a proactive, can:do attitude. Youll have:
stylemargin:top:0.0in;margin:bottom:0.0in typedisc:
:Previous PA experience at a senior level, gained in a fast:paced setting
:Excellent organisational, administrative and diary management skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and juggle multiple priorities, using initiative and sound judgment
:Expertise in coordinating logistics for meetings, events, and executive travel arrangements
:Effective task prioritisation and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
:High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive and confidential information
:A team player mindset with a strong ability to work on your own initiative : reliable, accurate with high attention to detail
:Positive, can:do attitude and willingness to take ownership of work
:Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
:Education to at least GCSE level (a formal secretarial qualification is preferred)
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approa