Personal Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Next; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion and lifestyle retailer is seeking an Office Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves supporting senior management with diary management, travel coordination, and maintaining office operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and proficiency in electronic diary management.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Staff discount

Life Assurance

Digital GP

Digicare Workplace+

GymPass

Holiday Trading

ShareSave

Top Tier Physio

Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic diary management.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support Overseas Director and senior management with diary management and travel coordination.
• Handle expenses and prepare travel documentation.
• Maintain an organised office environment and manage supplies.

Skills

Diary Management

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Proficiency with PC Systems

Job description

Job Description

Office Assistant - International - FTC - 12 months maternity cover

Let's Take it On

£23,000 - £32,000 (depending On Experience)

Head Office, Leicester or London

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

Company Overview

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europe’s largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK, representing 8.3 million square feet of retail space. We have around 45,000 employees and 8 million customers on our website, selling in 72 countries with 280 million products annually. Our brand is highly trusted, representing genuine value for money.

Your Role

Join us at an exciting time of growth within our International team! We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Office Assistant to support our Overseas Director, Head of Sales, and Head of Business Development. Your responsibilities include diary management, coordinating UK and international travel, managing complex itineraries, liaising with global suppliers, handling expenses, and preparing travel documentation. You will also support pre-booking hotels and group flights, ensuring attention to detail and smooth operations.

You will need to manage multiple tasks efficiently, support the wider team as needed, and handle increased workloads during busy periods.

About You

We are looking for a skilled Office Assistant experienced in electronic diary management and proficient with PC systems. You will work closely with senior managers, handling sensitive matters with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. Your role includes maintaining an organised office environment, managing supplies, and coordinating office operations. The ability to operate under pressure, prioritise tasks, and support senior management effectively is essential.

Your Team

Be part of the team driving Next’s global success! Our International Franchise, Sales & Operations team expands Next’s reach worldwide, building partnerships and managing international launches. Join us and contribute to making Next a household name globally!

Your Benefits

We offer various benefits, including:

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Staff discount
• Life Assurance
• Digital GP
• Digicare Workplace+
• GymPass
• Holiday Trading
• ShareSave
• Top Tier Physio
• Eye Tests

Sponsorship

Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office requirements. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.