Job Description Summary

We are recruiting for a Business Executive Assistant!

You will be responsible for providing a high level and professional support service to the Finance Director and a member of the UK & Ireland Leadership Team and their team members.

We offer hybrid working (office requirements 2-3 days), flexible working hours and a great benefits package (25 days holiday, AXA private healthcare, Life assurance, matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary and other perks).

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Responsibilities:

• Providing direct assistance to the Function Leads to enable them to be highly effective

• Managing access to the Function Lead and their schedule, ensuring time is used and effectively and efficiently.

• Supporting the businesses with various AP queries by directing them to the correct contact in the WSSC.

• Supporting local finance with Online Payment Requests (OPR) and Miscellaneous Payment Requests (MPR) such as for quarterly tax payments and other urgent payments.

• Where there are issues with vendor setup, to liaise with the procurement team and help with resolving roadblocks.

• Handling confidential business matters and ensure compliance with confidentiality policies and procedure.

• Acting as the first point of contact and liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, clients, policy makers, and key decision makers.

• Organising internal and external meetings, preparing/sending out agendas, coordinating logistics, compiling and distributing required documents and presentations.

• Preparing and sending out minutes and follow-up actions

• Assisting in the preparation and generation of reports, presentations and data

• On-boarding of new associates.

• Supporting and promoting BD values and company culture with a positive and flexible manner.

• Promoting and ensuring adherence to BD policies throughout all levels of the company.

• Providing information to others through various communication channels regarding business matters, processes and/or procedures.

• Improving efficiency and controls costs within both the EST and throughout the company.

• Using experience and knowledge of how the team integrates with others to think beyond the way it has always been done and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Taking ownership of simpler customer and supplier issues. Working with customers and suppliers to resolve issues to their satisfaction.

About you:

• Previous experience in a similar role at a senior level.

• GCSE in English and Maths. Further education and/or a University degree a plus

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.

• Continued self-development approach to encourage others to do the same.

• Promoting teamwork by acknowledging the value of cultural differences and coaching others to consider these differences when communicating or making decisions.

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive through changes in a professional manner.

• High standard of work with excellent attention to detail and ability to handle changing priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others within the team and at a wider department and function level.

• Some travel may be required from time to time.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

To learn more about BD visit: https://jobs.bd.com/

Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

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