Executive Assistant, Global Deal Strategy and Programs

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Directors within Global Deal Strategy and Programs. The role requires managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and engaging with leadership to drive event planning. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in senior leadership support and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in senior level leadership support.
• Ability to manage complex calendars across global time zones.
• Experience with domestic and international travel coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex calendars.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Handle team offsites and meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant, Global Deal Strategy and Programs

Job ID: 3079056 | AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Amazon is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Directors within AWS Global Deal Strategy and Programs (GDSP). This role requires attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests across global teams. The Executive Assistant will act as seamless extension of the leaders, and will work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, an experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility, composure and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Managing multiple complex calendars across global time zones
• Managing and submitting expense reports
• Coordinating domestic and international travel
• Handling team offsites and meetings
• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
• Management of complex calendars, scheduling requirements, and prioritization of executive tasks and appointments according to importance, urgency, and relevance
• Act as a liaison for direct reports and business stakeholders
• Extensive travel coordination (international and domestic)
• Participate in planning of events and drive key team activities (staff meetings, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
• Work alongside other executive assistants within the org and throughout AWS to drive best practices and cross-collaboration of efficiencies

A day in the life

Working in a highly ambiguous environment, you will complete tasks and projects quickly and with little to no guidance, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. You will apply a superior attention to detail, great organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple critical requests, maintaining flexibility, a sense of humor, and grace under pressure. You will understand business priorities, proactively anticipate needs, and drive improvements to build capacity for the leaders and their teams. Over time, you will build deep and trusting professional relationships with the leaders and their teams, which will blossom into strong partnerships that provide opportunity for special projects with increased responsibility and long-term career growth.

About the team

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in senior level leadership support, or experience at Amazon
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• 3+ years senior level leadership support

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience managing multiple calendars
• Experience with end-to-end project management

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