Executive Assistant to Board — Hybrid, Discreet & Impactful

B&Q plc; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus

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Holidays 6.6 weeks

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

B&Q plc in Southampton is seeking a professional Personal Assistant to provide confidential, proactive support to a Board member and the leadership team. The role creates space, structure and organisation so leaders can focus on strategy and people, while maintaining discretion across hybrid and office-based working.

Key activities include diary and email management, meeting governance, travel arrangements, SAP HR administration, invoices and expenses, and onboarding milestones for new starters.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing confidential PA support to senior leaders.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and protect leadership time.

Responsibilities

• Diary and email management; prioritise and protect time.
• Coordinate governance and meetings with stakeholders.
• Arrange travel including hotels and transport within budget.
• Handle routine admin, post and enquiries.
• Provide SAP HR admin tasks including absences.
• Process invoices and expense claims.
• Support induction schedules for new starters.
• Assist other PAs during holidays and sickness.

Skills

Diary management

Email management

Meeting governance

Travel coordination

Discretion

Stakeholder management

Excellent communicator

Outlook/Teams/PowerPoint

Education

Administrative experience

SAP HR administration

Tools

SAP HR

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

B&Q plc in Southampton is seeking a professional Personal Assistant to provide confidential, proactive support to a Board member and the leadership team. The role creates space, structure and organisation so leaders can focus on strategy and people, while maintaining discretion across hybrid and office-based working.

Key activities include diary and email management, meeting governance, travel arrangements, SAP HR administration, invoices and expenses, and onboarding milestones for new starters.