Executive Assistant

Job title:

Executive Assistant

Company

Arqiva

Job description

Job Description:Executive AssistantLocation: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to a local Arqiva office up to twice a week (Crawley Court Winchester, London, Huddersfield)We offer

• Up to £50K base salary
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Role Purpose:
To provide highly confidential, comprehensive and effective support and personal assistance to the Executive Team member. This will cover the full range of administrative and personal assistant functions, including assisting with research and the preparation of correspondence, reports, policies and other communication papers to support the member of the Executive Team in fulfilling their role as effectively and efficiently as possibleKey Accountabilities:

• Provide the full range of personal assistant functions, including time and travel management, research and preparation of correspondence, reports, policies, Board papers and other communication in line with meeting cycles.
• Undertake a wide range of tasks and assignments requiring considerable use of judgement, personal initiative and discretion.
• Act as a link between the member of the Executive Team, the CEO, the Executive Team and members of the Leadership Team that report directly to the Executive Team member and other colleagues as necessary.
• Suggest and make constructive recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Functional Leadership Team
• Facilitate communications between the Executive Team Member, their Leadership Team and other internal and external key stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings and / or events as required to include attendance at meetings, workshops, hospitality, accommodation, meeting schedules, preparation and issue of agendas and papers. Liaising with 3rd party suppliers ensuring delivery as required
• Ensure adherence to the Arqiva’s policies and processes that apply to the role and embrace the culture goals of the organisation.
• Occasional support for other Executive Team Members including support of company wide events
• Arrange payment of invoices, expenses and approvals on behalf of the Executive Team member and their Senior Leadership Team as required
• Support less experienced colleagues and contribute to a connected network of professionals across Arqiva (eg become an active member of the Admin Network)
• Be a role model for digital and transformed ways of working

Required Expertise:

• Previous experience of working with senior management and taking responsibility of projects /events
• Fast thinking, proactive and confident working unsupervised using own initiative
• Proven organisation skills with the ability to prioritise heavy workloads and remain calm under pressure
• Highly organised and have a methodical approach to workload
• Self motivated and resilient
• Experience in production and prof reading of presentations and documents
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality essential
• Highly competent in use of Microsoft tools

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks!Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.Our focus for 2025 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!#LI-KM1

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:43:35 GMT

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