Executive Assistant, Global Growth

Kimberly-Clark; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Walton Oaks is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two Vice Presidents. The role includes managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication across teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience supporting C-Level executives and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. The company offers robust benefits and champions work-life balance. This is a full-time position focused on delivering exceptional support in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Gym memberships

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks for two Vice Presidents.
• Provide smooth communication between the VPs and departments.
• Coordinate team-building initiatives across locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal capabilities

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Influential leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Workday

Web based (Concur)

Job description

Description

You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground‑breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the two GGO Vice Presidents & their team including managing an active calendar; composing and preparing confidential communications; arranging travel plans; completing expense reports.
• Work closely and effectively with both VPs to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the VP’s and internal departments, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with Kimberly‑Clark Senior Management.
• Provide “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win‑win situations for direct access to their time and office by prioritizing conflicting needs, while ensuring their schedule is followed and respected.
• Partner with the Sr EA operating routines. This includes arranging and schedule meetings & events, including coordinating the agenda, preparing any meeting materials and or presentations, scheduling conference space when required, coordinate all IT resources and catering.
• Supports the on‑boarding activities for Executive new hires on the Leadership Team.
• Support in fostering team cohesion and morale across a geographically dispersed organisation by coordinating virtual and in‑person team‑building initiatives, supporting the creation and delivery of engaging team presentations, and proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen collaboration and connection across time zones and cultures.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly‑Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly‑Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly‑Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works : flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 3 years of experience supporting C‑Level Executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• SAP and Workday experience preferred.
• Global experience preferred.
• Web based (Concur) travel and expense reporting system knowledge a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities, adept at building and nurturing relationships with diverse, cross‑cultural stakeholders—both internal and external.
• Influential leadership, demonstrated through the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset, paired with sound decision‑making abilities and a strategic approach to challenges.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative, thriving in team environments while also being independently effective and self‑directed.
• Trusted with confidential information, consistently exercising discretion, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client and customer service.
• Results‑driven, with a track record of achieving high‑performance goals and meeting tight deadlines in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Technologically proficient, with up‑to‑date knowledge of tools and platforms that enhance task execution, project management, and communication.

Total Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work‑life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well‑being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

Primary Location

Walton Oaks

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time