PA to General Manager

Nomad Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading frozen food company as an Executive Assistant to the General Manager. You will play a pivotal role in managing the GM's schedule, supporting meetings, providing comprehensive administrative support, and ensuring effective communication within the organization. This position is ideal for proactive individuals with strong organizational skills, ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Growth potential with recognized brands

A supportive team environment

Opportunities to develop across different areas of the company

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior PA/Executive Assistant level.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy and complex diary for the General Manager.
• Preparing meetings and anticipating issues.
• Facilitating communication and managing budgets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Proactivity

Excellent IT skills

Good judgment

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity available for you to grow your career and make a difference at Birds Eye! As an Executive Assistant to the General Manager, you’ll handle secretarial and administrative duties as required.

About The Role…

Joining us as the EA, you’ll manage a busy and complex diary, support functional meetings (attending, managing agendas, taking minutes), produce clear communication items, and support events. You’ll also handle correspondence for the General Manager and collaborate closely with the Office Manager/PA network for consistency across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Optimizing the GM’s time, liaising with colleagues and external partners, and acting as gatekeeper to minimize unnecessary disruptions.
• Preparing meetings and trips, anticipating issues, gathering materials, and supplying them to the GM in advance.
• Providing administrative support, including drafting reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Facilitating communication between the GM and internal departments to maintain credibility and trust.
• Supporting event logistics, including booking venues, catering, and on-the-day support, as well as minute-taking and sharing decisions.
• Managing budgets, raising PO’s, checking invoices, organizing approvals, and handling vendor documentation.

About You…

We’re looking for an experienced PA/Executive Assistant at a senior level, accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. You should have strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and a results-focused attitude. We value proactive, motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are team players and collaborators. You should also have:

• Experience in event organization and budget management
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization
• Proactivity, motivation, and enthusiasm
• Excellent IT skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Flexibility in working hours
• Good judgment and confidentiality

What We Can Offer You…

We offer a purpose-led career with opportunities for personal growth and meeting business needs. Our culture encourages teamwork and making a difference, with potential career progression across the Nomad Foods Group. Benefits include:

• Growth potential with recognized brands
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop across different areas of the company

Who Are We…

Birds Eye, owned by Nomad Foods, is the UK's/Ireland’s leading frozen food company, featuring brands like Birds Eye, Goodfella's, Aunt Bessie's, and Green Cuisine. Established in 1946, we have a rich heritage and are proud to serve the nation with high-quality, nutritious, and convenient frozen foods. 2024 marks 100 years since the invention of frozen food by Clarence Birdseye. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, aiming to achieve great things together.