PA Menswear

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Menswear team for a Personal Assistant to provide exceptional high-level support to our Managers.

Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment you will be the backbone of the department keeping our leadership organised efficient and focused. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels across the business as well as providing essential cover for Manager PA duties when required.

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europes largest online clothing retailer. With over 500 stores in the UK (representing 8.3 million square feet of retail space) and around 45000 employees our brand is highly trusted. We serve 8 million digital customers across 72 countries selling 280 million products each yearall while ensuring everything we do represents genuine value for money.

• Manage Calendars & Communications: Oversee the Managers diary manage their inbox screen calls and handle daily correspondence efficiently.
• Handle Systems & Administration: Manage and approve requests through NEXT systems (including NEP FCM Service Now NIA and Concur) with absolute discretion.
• Deliver Personal Support: Assist the Managers with personal arrangements including travel healthcare expenses and hospitality.
• Lead Event Coordination: Plan and execute onsite/offsite meetings away days and annual focus events including venue liaison and budget management.
• Oversee Budgets & Reporting: Monitor department budgets manage cost centre reports recharges and maintain the department Gift Register and NSOB process.
• Support HR & Departmental Processes: Coordinate vacancies manage budget approvals maintain the 9-box grid oversee work experience placements and keep critical path and risk registers updated.
• Run the Office Smoothly: Act as the main point of contact for the department maintain meeting rooms order supplies and manage the physical office space.

• Senior PA Experience: Proven track record of supporting senior leadership within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Discretion & Integrity: A deep understanding of confidentiality with the ability to handle highly sensitive data with complete professionalism.
• Tech Savviness: Strong PC literacy with specific expertise in Google/G Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to internal management systems.
• Calm Under Pressure: An assertive composed and controlled demeanor when managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional Organisation: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in everything you do ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Strong Relationship Building: Outstanding communication skills with a diplomatic and tactful approach to collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: NEXT we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. Thats why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day youll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs Drive and Meet to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites dont worry! Well point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

We encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.

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