What’s in it for you
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* Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
* Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
* 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
* Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About The Role
We are currently recruiting an Executive Assistant to partner our Booker Executive through performing all administrative & clerical duties required for the exec member to deliver their role effectively. You will ensure that executives have the time to complete critical business decisions & support them to deliver their role by providing a professional service, representing the brand of both Tesco and the exec member.
Ultimately, an outstanding Executive Assistant ensures that exec members’ time is improved by effectively leading their schedules & completing required administration to deliver their leadership role in Tesco.
This role is based in Welwyn Garden City, with travel to Northampton once a week and time spent in Watford will be required.
You will be responsible for
* Expertly coordinating sophisticated scheduling & extensive calendar management, aligning executive commitments around the business & functional priorities
* Collaborating closely on behalf of executive member & senior leadership team with partners across the business & externally
* Building and maintaining a network to be a valued team member delivering great service to leadership teams
* Embedded in the function(s) the executive member leads with a clear understanding of key priorities & objectives, providing support as the need arises
* Coordinating both internal & external executive member's networks & professional contacts, unlocking liaison opportunities for executive members, ensuring they are well represented
* Handle the content & flow of confidential/commercially critical information to senior executives to include reviewing internal systems & delivering/coordinating required response/action(s)
* Coordinating logistics & visit itinerary associated with national and international travel, always seeking the most efficient & simple arrangements, taking into account associated efficiencies of time and networking opportunities
* Supporting effective administration to include processing expenses in line with the policy, maintaining the gift register, acting as first point of contact for direct reports & supporting administrative/system activities
* Following our business code of conduct & always acting with integrity, due diligence & confidentiality
You will need
* Experience in a similar role supporting similar level of seniority is essential
* Effective tracking/monitoring of cost centres/budgets
* Knowledge of resource booking systems (travel, venues etc) & basic financial document
* Flexibility required to meet the needs of a fast paced organisation
* MS Office/Outlook
* Highly organised, ability to prioritise effectively
* Accuracy & attention to detail
* Solution orientated, ability to network and prioritise contending priorities effectively for the exec member/wider exec team
* Administrative skills; multi-tasking is crucial
* Experience of sophisticated diary management and interaction with multiple partners
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