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Executive Assistant for maternity cover (12months)

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GoCardless

May 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • London

Requirements

  • Good Oral, Written and Interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build strong and productive relationships within the business and with external clients
  • Experience scheduling globally
  • Discretion and Trustworthiness: You will often be party to confidential information
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Organisational Skills and the ability to multitask
  • The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently
  • Team player, capable of working with people from different backgrounds and experience
  • Eager to challenge yourself and willing to take on more responsibility in a growing global company
  • A minimum of 5 years experience working within an Executive Assistant role in C Suite is required
  • Computer literacy using G Suite would be advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Extensive diary management and the organisation of meetings and appointments
  • Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls
  • Booking and arranging overseas travel and accommodation
  • Shaping, designing and planning team meetings and social events
  • Enjoy working collaboratively within the EA team, supporting each other with workload
  • Collating expenses
  • Compiling of correspondence
  • Implementing and maintaining procedures on the GoCardless administrative systems
  • Liaising with suppliers and clients
  • Management of Ad Hoc and miscellaneous issues

FAQs

What is the duration of the Executive Assistant position?

The position is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months.

How many days per week will I be required to work?

You will be required to work 3 days per week.

Who will I be supporting in this role?

You will be supporting the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer.

What are some of the primary responsibilities for this role?

Responsibilities include extensive diary management, organizing meetings, booking travel, and collating expenses, among others.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within an Executive Assistant role in C Suite is required.

Will I be part of a team?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of Executive Assistants.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include good communication, discretion, flexibility, organizational skills, attention to detail, and being a proactive team player.

Is there a salary range for this position?

Yes, the salary range is £27,840 - £41,760, depending on experience and other factors.

Are there any employee benefits associated with this role?

Yes, benefits include wellbeing support, a work away scheme, adaptive working, equity options, parental leave, and generous time off.

What are GoCardless's values?

GoCardless values include starting with "why," accountability, integrity, caring for their work, and humility.

Does GoCardless prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Yes, GoCardless strives to build a diverse team and has initiatives in place to improve representation across various demographics.

Is sustainability a focus for GoCardless?

Yes, GoCardless is committed to reducing its environmental impact and is part of the Tech Zero coalition to take climate action.

Will I have the opportunity to enhance my skills in this role?

Yes, the position is designed for those who are eager to challenge themselves and take on more responsibility in a growing global company.

Is experience with G Suite necessary for this role?

While experience with G Suite is advantageous, it is not essential for the position.

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GoCardless

Global leader in account-to-account payments, making it easy to collect both recurring and one-off payments

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GoCardless is a global leader in account-to-account payments, making it easy to collect both recurring and one-off payments directly from customers' bank accounts. The GoCardless global payments network and technology platform take the pain out of getting paid for 65,000 businesses worldwide, from multinational corporations to small businesses. Each year GoCardless processes US$20 billion of payments across more than 30 countries. GoCardless is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Germany and the United States.