Executive Assistant Egham, England
Job description
About Kerry
Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.
We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business
About the role
Here at Kerry, we're seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join the business on the full time, permanent basis. Our Executive Assistants are a key part of Kerry and this role will provide exceptional administrative support to our Managing Director of Dairy Consumer Foods Business Unit and additional senior leaders.
You will be able to react with the appropriate level of attention to situations that require urgent or fast turnaround and preferably, be able to demonstrate experience of working with a global team across multiple time zones and languages.
Daily tasks include; proactively managing diaries and travel arrangements as well as processing PO’s, expenses, and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is proactive, uses their initiative to take ownership of workload and can complete tasks in a timely, yet diligent manner.
This role will be based in Egham, UK but within Kerry, we promote agile working arrangements and this position benefits from hybrid working opportunities.
Key responsibilities
- Provide PA and Administrative support to Managing Director of Dairy Consumer Foods Business Unit & support to the full leadership team of the business
- Maintain full proactive diary management for key stakeholders.
- Arrange all travel requirements for key stakeholders in accordance with Company travel policy and process expenses claims.
- Craft and edit presentations, reports and correspondence with keen attention to detail
- Process purchase orders and manager company credit card expenses
- Coordinate on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements
- Manage company credit card expenses monthly
- Office Management duties
Qualifications and skills
- Proven Executive PA experience with a skill for multitasking
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to 'join the dots'
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Familiarity with SAP is desired
- Adept at organisational and administrative business support
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and adaptability in fast paced environments
- Approachable team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Diversity at Kerry
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
