Personal assistant 12 month ftc

About Us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. About the Role We are searching for a responsible and organised Personal Assistant (12 month FTC) to provide administrative support to an individual executive / small cohort of executives in their day-to-day office activities in a timely manner. You’ll work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to their working life and communication, including preparing correspondences, reports, agendas, diary management, and anticipating and pro-actively plan for future engagements and needs of the executive(s). Responsibilities will include: Provide support with all travel related tasks, ensuring timely arrangements of required travel elements are in place. Proactive support of PS P LT members in their daily office activities Responsible for broad variety of sensitive and confidential administrative and secretarial tasks. Deal with correspondence Prepare reports and agendas Responsible for diary management Proactively plan future engagements and needs of PS P LT members. About you In this role you will work with various executives. Therefore you must be organised, detail orientated and proactive in the way you work. Minimum requirements: Previous experience as a Personal Assistant Knowledge of office management systems and procedures Microsoft Office and English proficiency Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload Excellent verbal and written communications skills Discretion and confidentiality This is a hybrid role between our Head office in Paddington and home, flexibility can be agreed locally by the successful candidate and manager. Benefits Competitive salary Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Salary sacrifice electric car scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Annual Cycle to Work Scheme Corporate discounts Employee Assistance Programme