THE ROLE
The Business Assistant will support the 3-4 Senior Leaders with diary management, travel bookings, general administration, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate, legal, or financial operations and performs exceptionally well in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment and performs well in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for a true creative thinker who can bring best practice and new ideas to the role. You will have a strong background working in a diverse environment that is high energy and service driven.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Proactive management of diaries and correspondence to identify priority issues while navigating global time zones
Manage all travel, accommodation and preparation of itineraries
Manage expenses, log and keep track of receipts, invoices and manage PO’s
Deal with all meeting requests from all levels
Proactively prepare agendas in advance of key meetings
Drive onboarding of the Senior Leaders new starters / direct reports
Support the Senior Leaders with organising events and conferences
Provide light, ad hoc support to the wider team as business needs dictates, including scheduling large team meetings on behalf of the Senior Leaders
Ensure general understanding and adhering to all FARFETCH Policies
You will be an active member of the Business Assistant community and cover for other assistants on a regular basis]
WHO YOU ARE
You have a minimum of 2-3 years of Executive or Business Assistant experience supporting Senior Leaders (experience within a legal or finance environment is a plus
You are confident in using Gmail, Google docs, Google Drive, Excel & PowerPoint
You work calmly under pressure and handle fast-paced environments with ease, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, responding to urgent requests while keeping deadlines on track
You have influencing skills and are self-motivated, positive and an enthusiastic achiever
You have a flexible approach
Exceptional degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong experience in internal and external stakeholder management
You possess an exceptional degree of integrity, with a proven track record of handling highly sensitive, or confidential information appropriately
- You are committed to success and have the passion to make it happen
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Flexible Benefits Program
- Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
- Flexible work environment- Hybrid Model (3 days a week from the office, 2 days from home)
FARFETCH London, England Office
The Bower, 4th Floor, Old Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9NR
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