Executive Assistant to Group General Counsel & Company Secretary

Centrica; Windsor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an Executive Assistant, supporting the Group General Counsel. This role involves managing travel, meetings, and communications, ensuring smooth operations within the legal function. Ideal candidates are proactive, decisive, and capable of handling sensitive information. Enjoy a supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage the Director's time effectively.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive in anticipating needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book complex travel arrangements.
• Manage incoming correspondence and screen messages.
• Assist with diary management for the wider team.

Skills

Judgment

Decisiveness

Problem-solving

Proactive

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re more than an energy company; we are a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We are energisers, a team of 21,000 colleagues committed to creating a greener, fairer future by transforming the energy system away from fossil fuels. We live our commitment to positive change in our communities. Here, you will find purpose, passion, and potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently — we make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

We are seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to support our Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. Your role will involve providing high-quality, proactive, and confidential executive support, including diary, meeting, and travel management, and ensuring effective communication and prioritisation of business-critical tasks within our Legal function and across the Centrica Group.

Location: Ideally, you will be based within easy commuting distance to either our Windsor or London sites and be flexible to travel as required.

What will you do?

• Travel Management: Coordinate and book complex travel arrangements, plan detailed itineraries, and make independent decisions regarding travel logistics.
• Meeting Preparation: Ensure the legal leadership team is well prepared for meetings with necessary documentation in advance.
• Communication Management: Manage incoming correspondence, screen messages, and alert the Director of high-importance issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary contact for internal and external queries, providing information and escalating complex matters.
• Meeting Coordination: Create agendas, distribute pre-reads, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Visitor Management: Greet visitors professionally and courteously.
• Financial Administration: Manage expenses and process invoices in compliance with company policies.
• Project Support: Support with organizing key events and ad hoc project management.
• Team Support: Assist with diary management for the wider team, coordinating meetings efficiently.

Who are we looking for?

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in prioritising demands and managing the Director's time.
• Decisiveness in travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, and visitor management.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Skill in escalating issues requiring immediate attention.
• Problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Proactive in anticipating needs and addressing issues.
• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Why should you apply?

We’re a people-focused organisation that supports diverse realities. We understand that life is about more than work, which is why our total rewards are flexible to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you: https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you’re energetic, passionate about sustainability, and eager to grow personally and professionally, join us to find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your ambitions are supported.

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