administrative assistant Chertsey, England
Job description
What you'll be doing:
Foodbuy Group is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1.5B of managed spend, we bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, who are our parent company and largest client, we purchase directly from manufacturers and growers and our suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to regional and local providers. With a team of 200 procurement professionals driving us forward, our combination of unrivalled scale and outstanding data analysis sets us apart in our markets.
We are looking to hire a Business Administrator who will provide executive assistant & administration support to members of the Foodbuy Exec. team including organisation, scheduling, correspondence, meetings & people.
Specifically, the Business Administrator will provide; -
Executive Assistant support to the Foodbuy Chief Operations Officer
Executive assistant support to other Foodbuy Exec. Team member(s) as required
Ad hoc administration support to the wider team as required
More about the role:
Organise and schedule meetings
Prepare meeting agendas, content for meetings, and record actions during meetings
Book business travel arrangements
Manage the diaries and schedules of Exec. Team members
People administration support including recruitment, onboarding, training, holidays, expenses & sickness
Manage ad hoc projects and follow-up with team members as required
Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site
Maintain a strong working relationship with other relevant teams such as IT & People
What we’ll give:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Who you are:
Key skills, knowledge and experience required:
Executive support experience
Strong organizational & time management skills
Team orientated & flexible
Confident with a “Can Do” attitude
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal)
High standard of literacy skills, attention to detail & accuracy
Self-motivated & willing to take the initiative
Comfortable working in a pressurised, fast paced and deadline driven environment
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Able to multi-task
Persistent & resilient
A great influencer who is comfortable engaging and where appropriate, challenging senior stakeholders, winning ‘hearts and minds’ and able to hold people to account
Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple people to a project timeline
Advanced Microsoft Office
