Personal Assistant to Managing Director - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The North British Distillery Company Ltd.

The North British Distillery Company Ltd.
The North British Distillery Company Ltd.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
North British Distillery is one of Scotland's oldest and largest Scotch grain whisky producers.

It is a distillation and warehouse maturation business selling grain spirit - the base for Blended Scotch Whisky - and its by-products.

Almost the entire production of North British grain spirit is sold to customers for blending purposes. Quantities of North British grain whisky are included in many well-known blended brands.


We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director to join us at our Edinburgh site.

The available position is a permanent, full-time role reporting to our Managing Director.

The purpose of this role is to support the Managing Director, including the smooth operation of both internal and external communications and helping to maintain and build the Company's brand and reputation.


Skills & Experience:


Background
A proactive and organised individual, able to build trust and rapport and with excellent planning ability. Experience of working with and supporting senior leaders. Passionate about providing a high-level of support to the Managing Director. A self-starter who is able to anticipate business needs and suggest ideas.


Technical Skills

  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent planning, organising and coordinating skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
  • Intermediate PC Skills high standard of document production and report writing

Behaviours

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident and professional approach to working closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels within many organisations
  • Discreet, with the ability to gain trust and respect, acting with absolute confidentiality at all times
  • The ability to anticipate and respond quickly to business requirements

Main Responsibilities


Provide support to the Managing Director and members of the Senior Leadership team as required, including diary and project management as required across a range of matters and topics that improve the company's performance and strengthen its reputation.


Establish and maintain good relationships with a network of external stakeholders and industry bodies, in conjunction with the Managing Director.

Managing internal and external communications.

Working with the Managing Director to respond to media queries and handling press releases as required.

Discreetly handle confidential information and communication.

Assist in ad hoc administrative duties allocated by the Senior Leadership team.

Any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your role.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Profit sharing
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 24/02/2023
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