Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Wigan, United Kingdom - 8th Wonder Ltd

8th Wonder Ltd

Verified Company

Wigan, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
8th Wonder is a small business in Wigan. We are professional, agile and professional.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Food provided

Job Summary:

You will be accountable for managing your directors day to day at 8th Wonder to ensure they meet their responsibilities.

You must be committed and have an adaptable approach to maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, responding quickly to the demands and remain one step ahead at all times.

The Role
The Directors manage a number of teams, including Buying, Sales, Merchandising, Administration and Technical. The role is fast paced, within an ever-changing environment.

Your role as PA will play an integral part of helping the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the most exciting and relevant Toys to our customers in UK and across the world.

Being a team-player is essential for this role.

The role is responsible for providing effective and efficient PA support to the Company Directors

You are an extension of the Directors you support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Proactive management and organisation of multiple diaries. Ensuring rooms are booked, calls are setup correctly, and the diary meets the expectations of the Directors. Anticipating their needs and relieving them of administration/coordination duties.
Supporting with leadership meetings and away days helping with agenda, PowerPoint deck & minutes/actions.
Supporting with the scheduling and organisation of seasonal product strategy meetings for each department.
Liaising with external partners in a professional and efficient manner.
The management of all expenses for the Directors, including approvals.
Raising and managing POs.
Coordinating, organising and booking travel (UK and International).
Creating briefing documents for meetings, including any background research, reports, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets.
Work collaboratively and form relationships with PAs and colleagues from other functions in the business to support with your daytoday role.
Shared cover with the other PAs when on annual leave.

Qualifications

The Person
We'd love to meet...

An experienced PA who has supported multiple individuals at Director level
A confident multitasker with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive/confidential topics
A proactive selfstarter who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention detail
Proficient in Microsoft programmes, in particular: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint

Salary:
£23,023.94-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits: