Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Edgewell Personal Care; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking an experienced professional for a dual role combining executive support and office management. The role involves providing high-level administrative support, maintaining office operations, and organizing meetings and events. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with financial processes. This position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounted Edgewell branded products

25 days annual leave

Free beverages & snacks

Sports & social club membership

Casual smart dress code

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Office Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint for presentation design.
• Familiarity with financial processes such as PO raising and invoice management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Manager and hub leadership team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conferences and events.
• Act as the primary contact for the landlord and oversee all office-related matters.
• Organise and support internal and external meetings, including logistics and catering.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Financial processes knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Professional 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 This dual role combines high‑level executive support with responsibility for office management. The successful candidate will provide proactive assistance to the General Manager, Northwest Europe, and the wider hub leadership team, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional office experience.

Executive Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Manager and hub leadership team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conferences and events.
• Enhance PowerPoint presentations with strong attention to aesthetics and brand consistency.
• Assist with commercial planning activities, including maintaining the planning calendar.

Financial Administration

• Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage invoice sign-off processes in line with company policy.

Office Management

• Act as the primary contact for the landlord and oversee all office-related matters.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Support initiatives to enhance workplace culture and "teammate joy" through engagement activities.
• Ensure the office environment is well‑maintained, safe, and conducive to productivity.
• Ownership of office facilities management, working closely with building Reception and external Facilities provider.
• Responsible for maintaining stock levels, office supplies, etc.

Meetings & Conferences

• Organise and support internal and external meetings, including logistics, catering, and technology setup.
• Coordinate UK conferences, parties and leadership events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Support customer brand days and meetings.
• Event coordination of ad hoc events.

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.

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Office Manager in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint for presentation design.

Familiarity with financial processes such as PO raising and invoice management.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

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.

Competitive salary, 4 days working from 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!