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September 10, 2024
DHL
Ryton on Dunsmore
FULL TIME
Executive Assistant
Position: Executive Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry – flexible working available (3 days office based)
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry – flexible working available (3 days office based)
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: competitive, with excellent employee benefits
Why choose DHL e Commerce UK?
Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL e Commerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!
About the role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our Executive Team. This dual-role position requires a proactive individual with exceptional communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and advanced proficiency in creating high-impact presentations, meaning you are a presentation specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the daily operations of several of our executive team, while also producing visually compelling and effective presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Role specifics:
- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
- Arrange travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for executives.
- Prepare and process expense reports, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.
- Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
- Draft, review, and manage correspondence, reports, and other documents as required by the executives.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the executive team and internal/external stakeholders.
- Manage the actions log from the weekly exec meetings across the entire team. Provide regular updates to the executive team on status and outcomes of actions.
- Assist CEO Executive Assistant in coordinating and managing special projects as assigned by the Executive Team.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time.
- Create and design high-quality presentations for executive meetings, board meetings, external events and other key events.
- Translate complex ideas and data into clear, engaging, and visually appealing slides using Power Point and other presentation tools.
- Collaborate with executives and Communications Manager to gather content and ensure that presentations align with the company’s strategic goals and messaging.
- Continuously update and improve existing presentation templates to maintain consistency with the company’s branding guidelines.
- Assist with rehearsal and preparation for executive presentations, ensuring all materials are accurate and complete.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with a focus on supporting senior executives.
- Proven experience in creating high-impact presentations; portfolio of previous work is a essential
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Power Point).
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
What about career development?
We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL e Commerce UK.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.
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