Executive Assistant for maternity cover (12months)

This is a fixed term, Part Time maternity contract for a 12 month period. To which you will be required to work 3 days per week.
As an Executive Assistant you will be required to support the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer enabling them to use their time effectively & efficiently.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Team of Executive Assistants and build relationships with GeeCees and a number of stakeholders from all over the business.
What excites you

Extensive diary management and the organisation of meetings and appointments
Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls
Booking and arranging overseas travel and accommodation.
Shaping, designing and planning team meetings and social events.
Enjoy working collaboratively within the EA team, supporting each other with workload.
Collating expenses
Compiling of correspondence
Implementing and maintaining procedures on the GoCardless administrative systems
Liaising with suppliers and clients
Management of Ad Hoc and miscellaneous issues

Good Oral, Written and Interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build strong and productive relationships within the business and with external clients
Experience scheduling globally
Discretion and Trustworthiness: You will often be party to confidential information
Flexibility and adaptability
Organisational Skills and the ability to multitask
The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
Team player, capable of working with people from different backgrounds and experience
Eager to challenge yourself and willing to take on more responsibility in a growing global company
A minimum of 5 years experience working within an Executive Assistant role in C Suite is required
Computer literacy using G Suite would be advantageous but not essential

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia and the United States., Life at GoCardless
We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure its aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.
Diversity & Inclusion
Were building the bank payment network of the future and our ambition is to move money anywhere, for anything, for anyone. If were going to achieve this goal, we need to build a team of GeeCees that is as wonderfully diverse as the world we live in - with a multitude of perspectives, experiences & backgrounds.
Weve got a long way to go, but heres how were doing as of July 2024;
45% identify as women
23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed or Other
10% identify as LGBTQIA+
9% identify as neurodiverse
2% identify as disabled
If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report
Sustainability
Were committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. In 2021 we became co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, a group of businesses committed to taking climate action as part of the UNFCCC Race to Zero. We aim to reduce our impact and to create positive change on the natural world. Check out our sustainability action plan here.
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Salary range: 27840 - 41760
Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. (some of) The good stuff

Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover
Work away scheme - you can apply to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period (in accordance with our work away policy)
Adaptive Working - Our hybrid workplace model fosters collaboration and flexibility, with in-office days determined at team level
Equity - all permanently employed GeeCees receive equity so we can share in the success we achieve together
Parental leave - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure
Time off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (GC Fridays)