Executive Assistant to Chief People Officers - London, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Executive Assistant to Chief People Officers:

Location: London, GB, WC2N 5EH Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: Corporate Functions and HR Effectiveness
Job Type:
Requisition Number: Department: HR
Job Function: Administration
The opportunity:

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide exemplary administrative support to two of our Chief People Officers (CPOs) for 12 months, based in Warwick or The Strand, London.

Working as an Executive Assistant you'll use your excellent planning and organisation skills to effectively manage the Chief People Officer's calendars, screen and direct phone calls, and plan and coordinate complex travel and itinerary arrangements, both domestically and overseas.

Showcasing your excellent co-ordination skills, you'll support complex executive meetings with internal and external resources, attend team meetings and provide secretarial assistance.

You'll also be responsible for invoice processing.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, professional, and comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders, to really make a difference.

The role is a full-time,12 month fixed term contract position (37 hours per week), although PT hours may be considered (minimum of 4 days per week).

The role is hybrid with the flexibility to work 2-3 days in the office and the remainder from home.

About you:

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant at C suite / senior leadership group level
Confident dealing with senior leaders
Excellent organisational and communication skills both written and verbal
Sound client management skills: confident managing internal and external stakeholders
Highly flexible capable of managing conflicting priorities in keeping with the needs of the team and senior leader
Work with mínimal supervision, using own initiative and able to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
Strong team player able to adapt to working within different teams with a proactive 'can do' attitude
Strong discretion and experience handling sensitive/confidential data
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience of Coupa and Concur desirable

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary of £35,000 £40,000 per annum depending on experience and location.

You'll also benefit from:

A bonus based on personal and company performance
Life insurance x 10 annual salary
A generous contributory pension scheme we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
Access to several flexible benefits and support via employee assistance lines
Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing

Further information:

About us:

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic.

We're an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people.

Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we're working hard to create value for people today - and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don't generate or sell energy - we join the dots to get energy from A to B.

From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people.

Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition.

Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people.
Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications,
the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. **We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.