Executive Assistant for maternity cover (12months)

GoCardless; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Executive Assistant in a part-time role that offers the chance to work closely with top executives. This position is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude, ready to support the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, you will manage diaries, coordinate travel, and liaise with stakeholders. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including a unique work-away scheme and equity options. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of the payment industry.

Benefits

Wellbeing support and medical cover

Work Away Scheme

Adaptive Working

Equity options

Generous holidays

Volunteer days

Wellness days

Qualifications

• Extensive diary management and organizing meetings.
• Experience in scheduling globally and dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support CTO and CPO in managing their schedules effectively.
• Act as first point of contact and manage correspondence.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Discretion

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

5+ years experience as Executive Assistant

Tools

G Suite

Job description

About Us at GoCardless

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking.

GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia and the United States.

At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help!

And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply!

The role

This is a fixed term, Part Time maternity contract for a 12 month period. To which you will be required to work 3 days per week.

As an Executive Assistant you will be required to support the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer enabling them to use their time effectively & efficiently.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Team of Executive Assistants and build relationships with GeeCees and a number of stakeholders from all over the business.

What excites you

• Extensive diary management and the organisation of meetings and appointments
• Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Booking and arranging overseas travel and accommodation.
• Shaping, designing and planning team meetings and social events.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within the EA team, supporting each other with workload.
• Collating expenses
• Compiling of correspondence
• Implementing and maintaining procedures on the GoCardless administrative systems
• Liaising with suppliers and clients
• Management of Ad Hoc and miscellaneous issues

What excites us

• Good Oral, Written and Interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build strong and productive relationships within the business and with external clients
• Experience scheduling globally
• Discretion and Trustworthiness: You will often be party to confidential information
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Organisational Skills and the ability to multitask
• The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
• Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
• Team player, capable of working with people from different backgrounds and experience
• Eager to challenge yourself and willing to take on more responsibility in a growing global company
• A minimum of 5 years experience working within an Executive Assistant role in C Suite is required
• Computer literacy using G Suite would be advantageous but not essential

Salary range: £27840 - £41760

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
• Adaptive Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time Off: Generous holidays, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days annually.

Life at GoCardless

We're an organisation defined by ourvalues; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand:

• 45% identify as women
• 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other
• 10% identify as LGBTQIA+
• 9% identify as neurodiverse
• 2% identify as disabled

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report

Sustainability at GoCardless

We’re committed to reducing ourenvironmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition , we’re working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here.

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