Executive Assistant

Danone; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the City of London is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Director of HR. This role includes diary management, arranging meetings, and coordinating events. Candidates should have exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information. The salary range for this position is between £39,000 - £50,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Excellent rewards

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Problem-solving and self-motivated with strong drive.
• Strong team player and proactivity to connect the dots.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistant support to Senior Director HR.
• Responsible for arranging HRLT meetings and managing pre-reading.
• Coordinate general administrative and organizational matters.
• Help set priorities with the HRLT for organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Strong proactivity

Ability to cope with ambiguity and pressure

Interest in HR topics

Job description

About The Job

At Danone, we’re driven by a powerful mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. As one of the world’s leading FMCG companies, our brands span Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. We’re proud to be a purpose‑led business, committed to healthier diets, sustainable practices, and inclusive growth.

Please note for this role, the expectation will be that the successful candidate can come to the Chiswick Park office at least three times per week.

Role Purpose

This role provides administrative and organizational support to the Senior Director HR & Leadership Team, alongside supporting the governance of the overall function. This is a highly visible, and career accelerating role that will work for and with the HRLT, working as the primary partner and enabler on the HR objectives and plans.

Job Details

• Personal assistant support to Senior Director HR including diary management, travel and expenses and invoice management as required
• Responsible for arranging HRLT meetings including managing all pre-reading, attending & taking minutes, following up on outstanding actions
• Coordinate general administrative and organisational matters, e.g. organising files; set up new starters; team holiday tracker; updating organisation charts etc
• Coordinating function events including full team offsites, Christmas parties, and HRLT development days
• Helping set right priorities with the HRLT, to ensure all critical issues are discussed and delivered upon for maximum organisational effectiveness
• HR Roadmap tracking and planning - collate and structure on‑going business challenges, ensuring essential items are prioritised and delivered well
• Acting as trusted right hand for handling and management of confidential information

About You

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
• Problem‑solving and self‑motivated with strong drive
• Strong team player and strong proactivity to connect the dots across the function
• Ability to cope with ambiguity, pressure and challenges
• Strong learning agility, able to manage complexity and keep the function on track with objectives
• An interest in HR topics or desire to pursue opportunities in HR or Talent (Desirable)

Please note that the salary range on offer for this position is between £39,000 - £50,000 + bonus & benefits.

About Us

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/Why-Danone/our-learning---rewards.html

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone’s DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 17/11/25, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.