Executive Assistant, Europe

Edgewell Personal Care Italy S.R.L.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to its Regional Vice President in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. We offer a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounted company products

25 days annual leave

Casual smart dress code

Free beverages & snacks

Sports & social club membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RVP’s calendar and communication.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the European Leadership Team.
• Facilitate meetings and manage governance processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over25 personal care brands serves people in more than50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value ofPeople Firstguiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Executive Assistant
London, UK
Hybrid Working

Attractive salary & benefits

Let's Talk About You

You’re ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine. Well, if you’re interested in our Executive Assistant role, this might be your next step! We are looking for an experienced individual to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming… just to name a few!).

Now, Let’s Get Down to Business

We are looking for high-level administrative support to senior leaders across Europe primarily the Regional Vice President (RVP). Responsible for proactively managing European schedules, meetings, reporting, communications, governance, correspondence and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

If there’s one thing, you’ll get here at Edgewell, it’s a collaborative group full of likeable, diverse and nurturing colleagues. They’re an inspiring bunch.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to:

• Proactively managing the RVP, Europe’s calendar and appointments ensuring that they are well prepared for meetings and events.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the RVP and other parties such as clients, partners and teammates.
• Managing the governance process and minutes for our EBP (Edgewell’s Business Planning) process using AI technology. This will involve actively participating in 5 of the EBP meetings and communicating out to all participants and key stakeholders.
• Prepare, edit and finalize documents, presentations, reports and memos for the RVP’s review and approval.
• Research and compile information and data for the RVP’s projects and initiatives.
• Book and manage travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation and visas for all members of the European Leadeship Team (EULT).
• Process and travel the RVP and other EULT members expenses and reimbursements.
• Plan and coordinate events and activities for the executive and their guests such as conferences, workshops, dinners and meetings.
• Lead on creating, designing and distributing the European Communications (using the tool Contact Monkey).
• Create and lead a community of Executive Assistants across Europe including leading monthly meetings and content to drive a community.
• Lead on implementing the Purpose, Values and Behaviours across Europe.
• Lead on European projects across Europe and developing a key projects.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Liaise with Global Communications Team and Global Executive Assistant to manage and lead on upcoming priorities.
• Proactively managing the archiving or historical artefacts.
• Provide annual leave cover for UK Office Manager.

Are You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got?

While your experience is of course important, we’re all about making useful things joyful, so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too. Ideally someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced envoirment, managing multiple priorities with efficiency, accuracy and procative attitude.

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences and levels of seniority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to proofread and edit documents.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to handle changing demands and situations.
• Professional and courteous, with the ability to manage a positive and respectful attitude.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Educated to bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or a related field (desirable).

What we offer

Competitive salary, Hybrid working possible (2 days in the office), employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverage & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great boss!

Now Take the Next Step

If you’re looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please email an up-to-date CV in English along with your salary expectations. Alternatively, feel free to pass onto your teammates who may be interested. For information about this great company, visit www.edgewell.com.

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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.