personal assistant London, England
Kering
Full Time
London, England
44522 - 23532 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Summary
Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives onJob Description
Your opportunity
We are in search of a highly motivated, organised and proactive team player to provide comprehensive support to the EMEA President. As the PA to the EMEA President, you will be responsible for managing their diary, coordinating appointments and meetings, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
How you Contribute:
- Support the EMEA President with effective diary management including prioritising and scheduling internal & external meetings/ conference calls across time zones and showroom appointments
- First point of contact for all queries and telephone calls directed to the EMEA President
- Preparing and providing support during internal and external meetings including scheduling/preparing rooms, recording notes/ minutes and action plans and follow up as appropriate
- Organising frequent and complex travel arrangement including flights, accommodation, visas, transfers, meetings and calls, together with compiling the required materials for business trips in advance
- Support in building presentations such as monthly regional calls, budget presentations.
- Assist with the drafting and editing emails, memos and communications when required
- Dealing with confidential correspondence and information
- Maintaining an up-to-date filing system and support in organising mail-outs/ distribution of materials as required
Who you are:
- You have previous experience in a similar role
- Previous fashion industry experience desired but not essential
- You have strong planning, prioritisation and follow up skills
- You are an excellent communicator, comfortable interacting across all levels with internal and external stakeholders
- High integrity and discretion at all times
- You have strong attention to detail
- You are confident in managing expectations and conflicting priorities and you are not confronted with ambiguity
- You are comfortable working to tight deadlines and able to deliver high quality results
- You thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team
- You have excellent MS office skills and open to learn new business systems
- Educated to a degree level or having equivalent qualifications
Why work with us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Type
RegularStart Date
2023-07-21Schedule
Full timeOrganization
Autumnpaper Limited
Kering
www.kering.com
Paris, France
François-Henri Pinault
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1963
