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Kingfisher plc

Sep 4

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need Executive Assistant experience, strong organizational skills, adaptability, assertiveness, and the ability to build excellent relationships across departments and externally.
  • You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, provide IT support, build inter-departmental relationships, and organize meetings and events to optimize Directors’ time and collaboration.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Personal Assistant at Kingfisher?

The Personal Assistant will provide a full PA service to the Group Digital Director and Data Director, as well as support the Digital & Data Leadership team.

Is prior experience required for this role?

Yes, experience as an Executive Assistant in a PLC or Corporate Centre or consultancy environment is required.

What skills are essential for this position?

Excellent organisational skills, adaptability, assertiveness, and the ability to build relationships across the company are essential for this position.

Is the working schedule flexible?

Yes, we are open to flexible and agile working both in terms of hours and location.

Will there be opportunities for career development?

Yes, we offer plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career at Kingfisher.

Who will the Personal Assistant be supporting?

The Personal Assistant will be supporting the Group Digital Director and Data Director.

What type of events will the Personal Assistant help organise?

The Personal Assistant will help organise meetings, team building events, social events, and Board level dinners.

How does Kingfisher prioritize customer focus?

Kingfisher values customer focus by listening to customers and using available data to help make decisions.

Is there a support network for Personal Assistants at Kingfisher?

Yes, the Personal Assistant will support the overall PA network to ensure effective working.

What values are important at Kingfisher?

Important values at Kingfisher include being customer-focused, human, curious, agile, inclusive, and accountable.

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Kingfisher plc

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with approximately 1,900 stores, and operations in eight countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of over 82,000 colleagues. We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels. At Kingfisher, we believe a better world starts with better homes. We help make better homes accessible for everyone. As a Group, we use our core strengths and commercial assets, and we power our retail banners to address the significant growth opportunities that exist within the home improvement market #PoweredByKingfisher