Technical Assistant

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Contributory pension

Private medical & dental cover

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Remote working policy (2 days per week

Flexible start/finish times

Early Friday option

Offices in Paddington

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a highly organized Technical Assistant to support the Vice President during a 9-month maternity cover in London. This role coordinates governance, communications, and strategic project work across global and regional teams in a multicultural environment.

Ideal candidates will have a business-related degree, strong executive-support experience, and advanced MS Office skills. The position offers hybrid work from Paddington with a competitive base salary and generous leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field.
• Solid experience supporting senior executives in a multinational environment.
• Experience in automotive, marketing, or fast-paced corporate environments preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of regional and global reports and presentations.
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams to consolidate for the VP.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.
• Prepare meeting materials, record minutes, and track action items.
• Execute editorial review and uphold communications quality.
• Assist in the management of strategic projects and business initiatives led by the VP.
• Maintain documentation and filing systems; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage vendor alignment and negotiation on key topics.
• Act as a key contact for senior leaders, regional teams, and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nissan's Global Customer Experience organisation is leading strategy and delivery of seamless, end-to-end customer journeys across digital and physical touchpoints enabled by our Global Digital Platform PACE (Platform for Accelerated Customer Experience). We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Technical Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Vice President during maternity cover. During this 9mth fixed term position you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your strong business acumen and ability to operate within an international environment. This role serves as a key coordination point between the VP, customer experience leaders, regional teams, senior stakeholders, and corporate functions, ensuring the efficient management of priorities, communication, business reporting, and strategic activities.

Main Responsibilities include:

Governance Management

• Support the preparation and consolidation of regional and global reports and presentations.
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams to consolidate for the VP.
• Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.

Communications Management

• Prioritise communication plan and content calendar for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, record minutes, and track action items.
• Execute editorial review and uphold communications quality.

Project & Strategic Support

• Assist in the management of strategic projects and business initiatives led by the VP.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and filing systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient business operations.
• Manage vendor alignment and negotiation on key topics.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for senior leaders, regional teams, and external partners.
• Build effective working relationships across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• Solid experience supporting senior executives in a multinational & multicultural environment required.
• Experience within automotive, marketing & sales, or other fast-paced corporate environments preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required.

Key Competencies

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Strategic mindset and strong communication skills.
• Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, discreet, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment.

This is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time to reflect changes in the Company's approach to a culture of continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Early Friday option
• Offices in the heart of Paddington, 5 minutes walk from the station

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. London United Kingdom Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.