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Executive Assistant to Managing Director of luxury fashion brand – Mayfair - £45k - £50k + amazing benefits! (ID:15653)

Job Role
Executive Assistant Jobs
Contract Type
Perm
Location
London (West End)
Salary
45000 - 50000
Date Added
11/08/2023
Date Expires
08/09/2023
Industry
Luxury Brands/Goods, Retail

High end iconic global Parisian based fashion brand is currently recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to join their Flagship Head Office based in Mayfair. You will provide true right hand support on a 1:1 basis to a highly success Managing Director who has been with the business for 14 years, she manages a large team of 15 Senior Directors across core areas of the business and is looking for a super organised, confident, solutions focussed Executive Assistant with 3-5 years’ experience at this level who would also the relish the opportunity to undertake projects, organise events and travel to fashion events.

You will very much be an ambassador for the brand and there is huge scope to make this role your own and develop longer term. You will also work closely with the HRD and Office Co-Ordinator assisting with overflow Office Management/Operational support duties.

You will be based in newly refurbished, high end, luxury offices in Mayfair where their showroom is also based which will really enhance your brand knowledge. You will join an inclusive, collaborative team of 40 who very much encourage growth and development across the company. The company have expanded exponentially since the 1990s and now own over 150 successful high end boutiques globally!!

Key Duties:

• Providing full and extensive 1:1 support to the MD of EMEI.
• Anticipating the needs of the MD, resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise.
• Extensive diary management.
• Arranging UK and international travel for the MD and on occasion the UK Head office staff, arranging itineraries for visitors from overseas head offices.
• Preparing and tracking expense reports.
• Arranging meetings with key stakeholders.
• Creating high level presentations, preparing reports and proposals.
• Liaising with key stakeholders, being proud to represent the MD and the brand at all times.
• Managing new projects and offering solutions and input.
• Organising company events for both staff and clients along with company off-sites, being an active member of the Head Office Culture Club encouraging inclusion and collaboration across all teams.
• Partnering with the UK HRD and Office Coordinator to ensure the London head office runs smoothly.

Ideal candidate:

• Ideally 3-5 years solid Executive Assistant experience at Director level with longevity in each role.
• Confident, highly organised, able to work independently under pressure, self motivated with a “can do” attitude, solutions focused and adaptable to change.
• Able to build strong relationships with Senior Directors across the EMEI regions.
• Ideally from a fashion/luxury goods/high end retail/creative background or fast paced, ever changing sector.
• Immediately available but will wait 4 weeks notice for the right candidate.

Hours:

9-6pm based in the office 5 days weekly, will be some flexibility in the future and also when MD is away on business you will have the opportunity on occasion to work from home.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday increasing to max 28 days after 2 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Volunteering day
• Company pension scheme 6%
• Private health insurance with BUPA
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Excellent staff training e.g. DEI, I.T. training to upskill
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EAP programme
• Extensive staff and client events in the office including sample sales
• Free products per season!!

Please apply now if keen to hear more, shortlisting ASAP!!!

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