Executive Assistant

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support., We are currently recruiting an Executive Assistant to partner a member of the executive committee through performing all administrative & clerical duties required for the exec member to deliver their role effectively. You will ensure that executives have the time to complete critical business decisions & support them to deliver their role by providing a professional service, representing the brand of both Tesco and the exec member.

Ultimately, an outstanding Executive Assistant ensures that exec members' time is improved by effectively leading their schedules & completing required administration to deliver their leadership role in Tesco.

You will be responsible for

• Expertly coordinating sophisticated scheduling & extensive calendar management, aligning executive commitments around the business & functional priorities


• Collaborating closely on behalf of executive member & senior leadership team with partners across the business & externally


• Building and maintaining a network to be a valued team member delivering great service to leadership teams


• Embedded in the function(s) the executive member leads with a clear understanding of key priorities & objectives, providing support as the need arises


• Coordinating both internal & external executive member\'s networks & professional contacts, unlocking liaison opportunities for executive members, ensuring they are well represented


• Handle the content & flow of confidential/commercially critical information to senior executives to include reviewing internal systems & delivering/coordinating required response/action(s)


• Coordinating logistics & visit itinerary associated with national and international travel, always seeking the most efficient & simple arrangements, taking into account associated efficiencies of time and networking opportunities


• Supporting effective administration to include processing expenses in line with the policy, maintaining the gift register, acting as first point of contact for direct reports & supporting administrative/system activities


• Following our business code of conduct & always acting with integrity, due diligence & confidentiality
  
  Experience in a similar role supporting similar level of seniority is essential


• Effective tracking/monitoring of cost centres/budgets


• Knowledge of resource booking systems (travel, venues etc) & basic financial document


• Flexibility required to meet the needs of a fast paced organisation


• MS Office/Outlook


• Highly organised, ability to prioritise effectively


• Accuracy & attention to detail


• Solution orientated, ability to network and prioritise contending priorities effectively for the exec member/wider exec team


• Administrative skills; multi-tasking is crucial


• Experience of sophisticated diary management and interaction with multiple partners


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• Colleague bonus scheme


• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)


• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles)


• Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution


• Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay


• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave


• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us


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