Executive Assistant

Wickes are currently recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join us to look after our newly created PLC Board Team. This is a rare opportunity for an established Executive Assistant to progress and develop your career within our Watford Support Centre. Wickes’ culture is a best-kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. It’s an exciting time in Wickes’ history as following strong growth, 2020 will be the year that Wickes demerges from the Travis Perkins group and becomes a FTSE 250 company in its own right. Key responsibilities: Executive Assistant

• Coordinate and assist with a variety of activities for PLC Executive Board members

• Co-ordinate meetings, appointments and travel as necessary

• Handle requests for information and data, a high level of discretion is required due to a variety of confidential information

• Managing the PLC executive board member’s diaries ensuring all paperwork and administration is complete in advance of any planned meetings

• Organisation of key internal and external meetings

• Preparation of presentations, supporting project management and providing various ad hoc support

• Develop, enhance and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business

• Managing multiple inboxes, prioritising as needed

• Handle requests for information and data, a high level of discretion is required due to a variety of confidential information

• Perform general administrative and confidential duties

• Administrative tasks, processing expenses and invoices

• Providing team support