Personal Assistant LI-JK1

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London Paddington. Talk to us about how we can best support you!
We're recruiting for a forward-thinking, proactive PA to support out Group Digital Director and Data Director here at Kingfisher. The role will be responsible for providing a full PA service to the two Directors as well as support the Digital & Data Leadership team.

What's the job?:

• Complex diary management including organisation of meetings, events and Exec level dinners and team events. This is an intuitive role with high levels of autonomy which requires anticipating the needs of both Directors and confidence managing a fluid agenda.


• Sensitive gate keeping, Board level engagement and strong cross department communication, especially with the GE and Digital & Data Leadership team.


• Working with teams and individuals across the group to ensure that meetings, events and interviews are prepared for in a way that maximizes the Director's time.


• Organising extensive UK and international travel, accommodation and visas.


• Helping the Directors with IT support across the team and ad-hoc help for the wider team and new starters


• Liaising effectively and building relationships with other departments and Banners within Kingfisher.


• Organising team building and social events as/when required to facilitate collaboration and networking


• Support overall PA network to ensure working effectively, I own my actions
  
  Experience as an Executive Assistant, in a PLC or Corporate Centre or consultancy environment


• Excellent organisational skills - ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Must love the job; passionate about keeping their boss


• organised, effective and efficient.


• Adaptable and assertive; willing to turn their hand to whatever needs doing, while staying focused on the critical priorities


• Ability to build excellent relationships across Kingfisher including the Assistant community, the company Banners and externally.


Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience

• I listen to my customers


• I use available data to help make decisions
  
  We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in.
  
  I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.