Executive Assistant Legal & Development Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (M/F/X) - Fixed-term contract

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

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking an experienced assistant for a 14-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves supporting executive members with administrative tasks, organizing meetings, and managing travel arrangements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' professional experience as an assistant.
• Fluent in English, ideally French.

Responsibilities

• Manage agendas, travel arrangements, and prepare reports.
• Organize team meetings and internal/external events.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Company Description

La Maison Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems

We are a collection of 4 exclusive Luxury brands: Sofitel, Sofitel Legend and MGallery, Emblems across 60 countries, unlocking unique memorable moments in connection with the local destination.

Our signature: All our Talents express themselves with authenticity, playfulness in a diverse and inclusive environment, have the ability to surprise our customers with crafting exceptional tailor-made experiences and go the extra mile every day, while embracing local culture.

Join our Maison to strive for Excellence. It is a place where you live your purpose!

Job Description

What we offer

La Maison Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems is founded on a set of values that define our distinctive culture. These values unite all our talents around the achievement of common goals and principles. They define the way we interact with our guests, colleagues and communities, and guide our behavior.

Our values are:

• Passion & pride: be passionately in love with our brands, our guests and our people. Use our E.Q.
• Excellence: comprehensive business approach, driving all levers to be best-in-class hôteliers
• Empowerment: we are all Entrepreneurs, fully accountable, with strong KPIs and freedom too
• Trust & Transparency: share everything, no taboo. Feedback is a gift
• Long-term relationship: with owners as well as talent. Creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Bespoke & free: 100% experience-driven. Tailored services. Unlock creativity.
• Proximity: Family spirit, responsiveness, solidarity & constant dialogue with the field

A career that lets your passion shine

The position is a 14-months fixed term contract to replace a maternity cover, from July 2025 to September 2026.The position will be located in Accor UK head-offices in London, UK.

You will be in charge of supporting our General Counsel Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (based in London) as well as our Chief Development Officer Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (based in France) in their daily work to organize their work, agenda, meetings, reports and presentations and related administrative tasks. The General Counsel and Chief Development Officer are both members of the Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems Executive Committee.

Here are the main missions you will be performing:

• Agenda management
• Travel arrangements
• Preparation of reports and presentations
• Organization of team meetings
• Organization of internal and external events
• Follow-up of administrative files (e.g. invoices)
• Follow-up of important deadlines and advance preparation.
• Define and anticipate needs
• Manage administrative databases when needed

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role

• At least 8 years' professional experience as an assistant (legal assistant qualification is a plus).
• Fluent in English, ideally French
• Working knowledge of Office 365, especially presentations
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize daily workload
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Discretion and confidentiality

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