Job Description
Here at The Fuel Store, we are transforming the Fleet and Fuel industry for good! We are proud to be one of the top resellers in the UK, through providing unrivalled support to our customers that fuels the lifeblood of Britain’s roadways.
As a family run business and over 8 years’ under our belt, we have always been determined to deliver on our founding principle; fuelling better for our customers. From single-vehicle operators to multi-fleet solutions, our customers are genuinely at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that our services will allow them to reach heights they didn’t even know possible and we love being part of that journey!
In order to take the business to the next level, we are looking to welcome a Executive Assistant to support our CEO, The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Brief Overview: Executive Assistant
Permanent Opportunity: Full Time
Basic Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (Negotiable on experience)
Location: Birmingham, B2 (Hybrid)
Requirements of the role:
* Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.
* Travel Coordination: Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for the CEO.
* Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings.
* Communication Management: Screen and prioritise emails, phone calls, and other communications.
* Document Management: Organise and maintain confidential files and records.
* Project Assistance: Assist with special projects and initiatives as required.
* Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
To have the ability to contribute to The Fuel Store’s success, you will need:
* Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, preferably in a corporate environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred but not essential
* Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Proactive and able to work independently.
* High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
* Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
What’s in it for you?
* Pension Scheme: After 12 weeks of continuous employment, you will be automatically enrolled into our Pension Scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing: All employees will have access to MediCash upon passing their probation, this will allow them to access retail discounts, counselling, and so much more. Enhanced sickness policy.
* Holiday Entitlement: You will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus all statutory holidays, you increase your personal holiday allowance with increased service.
* Career Progression: We track all employee's progression by creating personal development plans to also support this.
* Location: Based in Birmingham City Centre, with panoramic views from the office floor.
* Other benefits: Monthly employee awards, which would include a lunch provided. Regular in-house competitions and games. Tea, coffee, fresh fruit & breakfast are available for everyone in the business. Feel free to take a look for yourself here! https://thefuelstore.co.uk/careers
* Supporting local charities: We are passionate about giving back to the local community and supporting charities as much as we can.
A little more for you to know...
We want to be a place where everyone has a sense of belonging. Our team is growing rapidly and that means that we want collaborative, talented Fuellers to help us to invent The Fuel Store’s future. We will support you, nurture you, and give you the best platform to succeed – we just need you to have that drive and willingness to learn!
If you think that you could add value here at The Fuel Store, please apply. Equally, if you think your experience only meets part of the requirements, apply anyway! We’d love to review your application and if successful arrange a chat with you to find out if you could be the next Fueller!
We are also an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, family or parental status, neuro diversity or disability status, marital status, veteran status and national origin.