Personal Assistant

VF Corporation; Beech Lanes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company located in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join their dynamic eCommerce team. You will be responsible for managing travel bookings, supporting senior management, and performing various administrative tasks. Strong diary management, proficiency in Google Suite, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. This is an office-based role with exciting growth opportunities. Benefits include discounts on products, company performance bonuses, and an on-site nursery.

Benefits

25% off most products

Performance-based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

Early VIP access to sale stock

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Senior Managers and managing schedules effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and tackling administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage booking travel in the UK and overseas.
• Support all queries relating to IT equipment, seating, catering, and HR systems.
• Perform various administrative tasks to support the department.

Skills

Diary management

PC skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Google Suite

Job description

smooth journey. Manage booking travel in the UK and overseas. Supporting the department of 375 in all queries relating to IT equipment, seating, catering requests, HR systems queries, meeting room requests, social activities in the office etc. Due to the nature of the role, the role will be office based.

About You

You will bring a wealth of experience in diary management, adeptly juggling schedules with precision. Your proficiency in PC skills is solid, allowing you to navigate digital platforms efficiently. Demonstrating the highest levels of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy, you handle sensitive information with care. With previous experience supporting Senior Managers, you're well-equipped to excel in this role. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure. You will also have the ability to tackle various administrative tasks to support the wider department with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring seamless operations. You will have Google Suite experience and have the ability to quickly learn the different admin systems we have in place. Any experience with HR Systems would be an advantage.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

Job Description

Join our dynamic eCommerce team as a Personal Assistant and embark on a journey where your skills will shine brighter than ever before! At NEXT, we're not only one of the UK's largest fashion retailers. We're also one of the largest listed companies. We sell our products and thousands of world‑famous brands, both in‑store and online. What's more, we're growing rapidly and it's the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business. Our eCommerce department is a very fast paced environment but prides itself in supporting each other to achieve deliverables. We are a passionate and innovative team who work hard and are true advocates of the NEXT brand and our big name partner brands! We have some NEXT 'lifers' in the team with over 30 years of combined experience from a variety of backgrounds meaning we have a real mix of inspiration brought to the table. Alongside our long standing team members, we certainly are not adverse to change and development.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE
• Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On‑site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices