PA to Grade 1 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

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

The Role

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europes largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.

This is a crucial role which comes about due to growth within the Label Home team! Its an exciting time to be on board as things grow and develop. We are looking for a Personal Assistant on a fixed term basis to join our team providing exceptional support to our this role you will be responsible for extensive diary management for three of our Managers utilising an effective reminder and bring-forward system to ensure managers are well-prepared for their meetings.

What Youll Take On

Your key responsibilities will include predicting and managing diaries proactively without the need for supervision organising comprehensive worldwide travel arrangements liaising with relevant suppliers in destination countries and confirming proposed itineraries. Additionally you will complete UK and foreign expenses on behalf of managers compile all necessary travel documentation and information for travellers and pre-book hotel rooms for trade fairs while coordinating group flights when necessary. You will also be responsible for coding invoices on behalf of managers or ensuring correct coding by their direct reports along with performing various other administrative tasks to support the team.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

What Youll Bring
You will be accountable for ensuring the seamless operation of our Senior Management team. Your extensive knowledge of electronic diary management and strong PC skills will be essential in this role. You will be assertive and able to use your own initiative to carry out tasks with minimal supervision. We are looking for personality organisation and someone to bring excellent business acumen to this role.

You will work closely with senior managers and directors handling all matters with the utmost confidentiality tact and our fast-paced environment your ability to perform under pressure will be critical to your success. Your experience at the senior manager or director level will enable you to manage complex schedules and high-stakes tasks efficiently.

Your Team

Join our thriving Label Home team a dynamic and rapidly growing division within our business. Our team is a powerhouse of talented individuals who bring extensive industry expertise and knowledge driving our success to new heights.

Were looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are ready to make an impact and grow with us.

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: 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.

At 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.

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