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Executive PA

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Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to provide efficient executive support to the Sodexo Sports & Leisure UK&I CEO; this role will also involve building constructive and effective relationships across the wider business.

Sodexo Sports and Leisure is one of many divisions of Sodexo UK & Ireland. Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the Rugby World Cup.

Role Responsibility

This role has flexibility to work at home, however you will be required to be in the London office at the same time as the CEO, approximately once or twice a week. The role encompasses all areas of executive support with the additional challenge of the CEO travelling globally, which will involve working across different time zones. The role is varied from composing written communication and reports to compiling presentations, booking travel, coordinating diaries and taking calls. The reports produced will be presented to senior leaders across business, therefore a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required. You will also be required to work with different teams to ensure all information for board reports is gathered within the correct time frames. Due to extensive travel, there will be requirements for numerous arrangements to be made and securing any applicable visas. This role will require someone who is proactive, detailed and personable. 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience of supporting an Executive.
  • Excellent typing skills. Intermediate knowledge of the following packages: MS Office; ( Word, Power Point, Excel and Visio)
  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to articulate self verbally and in writing, including taking and compilation of meeting minutes and actions.
  • Demonstrates initiative and anticipates needs
  • Able to demonstrate a high degree of discretion, tact and confidentiality
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Previous experience in booking and organising complex Global  travel arrangements
  • Organised and methodical
  • Flexibility to work across time zones and support Sports & Leisure UK&I CEO out of hours as required.
  • A can do attitude and a sense of humour, calm and balance

 

Package Description

£40,000 + Benefits

Salary Up to £40,000
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/RF88404/27767/RM
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 04 April, 2017
Job Category Administrative
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live
Location London, England
Posted on 21 March, 2017

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