Executive Assistant - Gaydon, United Kingdom - JLR

JLR

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Gaydon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

REQ ID:
121871

JOB TITLE:
Executive Assistant

SALARY:
Competitive

POSTING END DATE:
07/02/2024

LOCATION:
Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations.

Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT
An opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join our team, supporting the JLR Chief of Staff.

The role is critical to the smooth running of the business and requires a great level of flexibility and comes with a high level of responsibility.

As the Executive Assistant you'll have sole responsibility of the Executive Director's time; prioritising key business activities, liaising with their first line, managing objectives and following up actions, and delivering quality work in the given timescale.

You'll also be responsible for the following:

Diary management and administration.
Managing travel arrangements, booking drivers etc., and keeping tabs on supporting documents.
Arranging and attending team meetings to take minutes and complete followup actions.
Managing expenses and approvals.
Providing direction on priorities, to include supporting paperwork, deadlines etc., with recommendations.
Representing the company to external stakeholders.
Organising town halls, away days and events.
Providing holiday cover for other EAs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:

Have the ability to organise Executive Director's tasks, achieve objectives and make recommendations.
Have the ability to deliver quality and consistency in a complex, highly demanding environment whilst being able to adapt style and behaviour when dealing with different people and circumstances both internally and externally.
Live our Creators Code and ensure all interactions work towards a successful outcome.
Have excellent computer skills to include excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Possess excellent communication skills and be agile and flexible.
Be a great project manager.
Have a proactive approach.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme.

All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office.

At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role.

Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.