Director Administrator

Primark; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

2 days WFH

27 days leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Cafeteria subsidy

Job summary

Primark in Ireland is seeking a Director Administrator to support senior executives, manage complex diaries, travel, expenses, and procurement while safeguarding confidentiality.

You will collaborate across teams, coordinate meetings, handle international travel, and provide comprehensive admin support to help Primark run efficiently. This hybrid role offers 2 days of work from home, a culture that values people, and growth opportunities within a global retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience supporting multiple senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong discretion and integrity with handling confidential information professionally.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex director diaries and calendars, scheduling meetings and prioritising.
• Coordinate meetings and events, venues, catering, logistics, and distribution of documentation.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including visas and itineraries.
• Process and reconcile expenses through Concur, ensuring policy compliance.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs) with Finance and Procurement teams.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including PA cover and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Administrative experience

Executive support

Discretion & integrity

Time management

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Administration at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Administration at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce and define what it means to work at Primark.

What You’ll Get

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 2 days Working from home.

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as Director Administrator

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Manage complex director diaries and calendars, scheduling and prioritising meetings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring efficient time management.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including arranging venues, catering, logistics, and preparing and distributing relevant documentation in advance.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, itineraries, and resolving any travel-related issues.
• Process and reconcile expenses through Concur, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders (POs), liaising with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of queries.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including PA leave cover, handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, and supporting ad‑hoc projects and tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Proven administrative experience, with 2–3 years supporting multiple senior executives or directors in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong discretion and integrity, with a demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines effectively.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration with senior leaders and colleagues at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong problem‑solving abilities and a genuine interest in the retail industry considered an advantage.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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