Executive Assistant

At Punch we’re aiming to be the 5* pub company.

We want to create a world class team where every employee embodies the essence of 5* Partnership. We strive to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent, ensuring that each individual experiences growth, recognition and fulfilment in their roles.

This job description sets out what we need from you to be successful in your role and what you can expect in return.

As Executive Assistant, my core purpose is to:

Facilitate a strategic environment that empowers my leadership team to thrive. I am a strategic partner within our pub company and I contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests by managing executive priorities and aligning administrative functions to our commitment to excellent partnership.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Annual Company Bonus Scheme
3. Company pension
4. 25 Annual holiday days (Option to buy and sell)
5. Free pay-day drinks
6. Progression and development opportunities
7. Retail & Leisure discount scheme
8. and much more…..

Key accountabilities:

1. Provide full and comprehensive administration support for members of the Executive team
2. Complex, proactive and extensive diary management for multiple stakeholders
3. Hotel and venue reservations and travel arrangements
4. Developing presentations, spreadsheets, correspondence and email documents
5. Produce reports, including collation and distribution of Exec papers
6. Planning and organisation of meetings and events
7. Attendance of meetings and minute taking
8. Involvement in ad-hoc key projects
9. Work as an essential and trusted member of a united EA team, empowering others by providing reliable support and stepping in seamlessly as needed
10. Maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism at all times

Technical Skills:

1. Time management skills – the ability to plan and prioritise workload and work on own initiative
2. Excellent administrative skills – with the ability to organise and work to tight deadlines
3. Excellent attention to detail, be right first time and highly efficient
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
5. Sound decision making skills
6. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
7. Flexibility and resilience
8. An excellent command of the English Language/grammar
9. Experience of meeting attendance/minute taking would be beneficial as would experience in planning and co-ordination of meetings/conferences
10. The ability to effectively manage internal/external customer’s expectations
11. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Key stakeholders:

1. People team
2. Exec team
3. Senior management teams
4. Our people

Our values are really important to us, they are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our daily actions, influence our decision making and shape our workplace culture.

We Believe In Thriving Together

Our business is rooted in partnership and shared success. We recognise excellent performance and celebrate personal wins. We are a business that empowers our People, Publicans and Management Partners to be the best they can be because by working together, we thrive together.

We Believe In Doing Well By Doing Good

It’s not only what you do, but how you do it that matters. At Punch, positive performance is driven by building trust through open communication and transparency and by putting the needs of people, planet and pub first.

We Believe In Pride In Our Stride

Our people are what make us. We encourage our Punch family to take pride in their differences, show up as themselves and be unafraid to make things happen and make their mark in the world.

We Believe In Delighting Every Guest

We’re passionate about hospitality and dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences that matter. Working together to grow successful pubs, we provide unwavering support that empowers our Publicans and Management Partners to do their best work, ensuring the happiness of every guest.