Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
Location: London (Cardinal Place) with hybrid working
Full Time, Permanent
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Here at Serco, we are seeking a talented Executive Assistant to support the new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer (CSGO).
In this key role, you will manage the CSGOs diary, supporting them with correspondence and coordinating meetings and events. These varied and fast-paced demands mean the role is best suited to a proactive, self-starter.
Dealing with highly sensitive information and complex issues, sound judgement and positive influencing skills are essential. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and feel confident in representing the CSGO to senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative, lively department at the centre of driving international success across Serco.
As part of this you’ll:
Manage and prioritise the CSGO’s diary to ensure most effective use of time
Diarise and orchestrate key meetings and events, circulating pre-reading materials in a timely manner, monitoring responses and following up on actions
Ensure effective and fluid communication is maintained with Executive Committee members, the team, and wider Strategy & Growth community
Organise multi-stop international travel itineraries and overseas visits
Reconcile monthly expenses and manage any ad-hoc purchase orders
Manage HR processes for the CGSO to ensure that all employee documents and changes are kept up to date
Support the wider Group Strategy & Growth Team with administration, colleague onboarding and finance tasks
Assist the CSGO in achieving objectives through guidance on priorities, actions and time management
What you’ll need to do the role:
A strong understanding of the common software packages, including Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Willing to learn and use internal HR, procurement and administrative processes/systems
Comfortable dealing with people at all levels
Remain calm under pressure and deploy a flexible approach to problem solving
Sets clear goals and standards and is prepared to give feedback and advice
Superb written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail
Organised, self-motivated and focused on the delivery of key objectives where there are multiple and changing demands
Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.
What we offer:
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support with a range of qualifications
A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans and more
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more
Life assurance
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
