Executive Assistant

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Executive Assistant
London (Hybrid)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 3

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

The Executive Assistant (EA) to our People, Communications, and Sustainability (PCS) leadership team serves as a trusted and valued member of the team, delivering comprehensive support to ensure the seamless operation of the function. The EA will manage a variety of administrative functions, including inbox and diary management, meeting coordination, and acting as an ambassador for the PCS leadership team in all interactions.

A forward-thinking mindset is essential, as the EA will not only prepare for meetings but also assist in the planning of presentations and other critical tasks. This role requires high integrity, flexibility, and empathy to navigate the demands of a fast-paced business.

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Manage diaries for multiple PCS leaders, ensuring effective scheduling and prioritisation
• Prepare leaders for meetings well in advance, including organising necessary materials, discussions, and briefings
• Coordinate regular meetings with selected PCS members to clarify priorities and ensure proper sequencing
• Arrange both internal and external meetings, including booking venues, ordering catering, and organising necessary equipment
• Oversee inbox management, understanding priorities, communicating cancellations, and driving actions to ensure timely responses
• Respond to or redirect emails as appropriate to maintain workflow
• Manage travel arrangements and logistics seamlessly when required
• Assist in producing and editing PowerPoint presentations from drafts, preparing materials for upcoming planning meetings
• Compile information for reports and presentations, utilising Excel to organise data into agreed templates
• Purchase Order and expense management - Prepare, reconcile, and submit expenses; raise purchase orders for team activities, ensure in line with budgets
• Undertake specific projects and additional responsibilities as requested

You will need:

• Proficient in using O365 applications, including One Note and use of planning and measurement tools
• Strong can-do attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Highly organised, efficient, and structured; obsessive about maintaining order
• Self-sufficient and capable of working independently
• Pragmatic and quick to adapt to changing needs and circumstances
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Thoughtful about the needs of the PCS leadership team, with a focus on how best to support them
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey messages effectively and influence at all levels of the business

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Access to discretionary company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
• Access to Champion Health
• Hybrid Working

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.