Executive Assistant
Watford, Hertfordshire
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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
- Previous PA experience – desirable to have had experience managing more than 1 senior person within a PLC environment
- Extensive experience with G Suite applications
- Strong organisation skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Proficient with technology
- Proven influencing skills
- Able to create and maintain excellent relationships at all levels of the business
- Flexibility in your role, on occasion you may need to work out of hours
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