Executive Assistant, London
London, United Kingdom 1+ months ago
Job Description
We’re searching for an Executive Assistant to join our team in London!
About PureGym
Since our launch in 2009, PureGym has been pioneering the model for high-quality, affordable and flexible fitness. Our mission to inspire healthier nations has led us to become the UK's favourite gym and nowan international success story, currently operating across Denmark, Switzerland, the USA, Saudi Arabia and UAE with many more to come!
We are driven by the passionate people of PureGym, who create brilliant environments for our members and the communities we serve. Our unique "Everybody Welcome"approach provides a friendly, warm and welcoming environment for our members and our ambition to double in size over the next few years gives a great opportunity for our teams to grow and accelerate their careers
With UK expansion plan to double the business, and International growth plans for owned and franchised gyms, the Exec team are moving quickly and with intent. Any great team has the right support in the centre, so to prepare for our next growth phase we are investing in a support team of an Executive Assistant.
The Role
This role is key to provide the Exec Team (Group Management Board) with the necessary day-to-day professional and personal service and support, enabling them to focus on delivering the PureGym strategic agenda.
Key Responsibilities:
Time and Schedule Management:
Excellent diary management across multiple diaries
Experience in annual schedule design – linked to public company standards and board and bond/investor update requirements
Experience planning and executing on-site and off-site meetings and events
Service and Relationships:
Interface between Executive Team ensuring communication and relationships are strongInterface to external stakeholders/Board (LGP, KKR etc.)
Manage inbound queries and invites professionally and appropriately
Letter and email drafting/management
Meeting support – deck preparation and where necessary minute taking
Travel:
Domestic and International Travel
Flight bookings
Train bookings
Hotel bookings
Taxi bookings
Visa procurement when necessary
Personal support:
Management of work commitments in line with personal and family commitments
Expenses – inputs and authorizations
Personal moments – birthday gifts&cards etc.
Personal support– shopping, fetching, carrying, delivering, personal appointments and family interface
Office Management:
Welcoming visitors, being the face of the brand, organising refreshments, where needed
Manage post and correspondence distribution
Meeting room management to include working closely with the IT Team on all IT equipment needs
Ordering and managing stationary supplies
General office organisation, ensuring all facilities are clean and tidy at all times and stocked with the necessary snacks and drinks for our team members and any external visitors
Responsible for office internal communications
Managing any office maintenance issues that arise and liaising with third parties e.g... the cleaner
Liaising with the reception team on building and maintenance issues, visitor registration, contractors and deliveries
Monthly office H&S checks and reporting to the H&S team
Supporting the PureGym engagement agenda:
General support with organising company-wide events and conferences
Responsible for creating a great community in the London and Leeds office, bringing our culture to life, by organizing an annual calendar of events and working with the Employee Communications Manager and the culture committee to drive employee engagement.
The Person
Skills required:
Confidence and capability using all of the following to a good standard:
PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Diary management through Outlook
Skilled in written communication
Skilled hostand ‘face of the brand’ to external partners or stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Personal approach to work:
Eager to learn from Exec Team and be exposed to an environment where decisions are made and executed
Proactive approach to work and making the lives of the exec easier
Service focused with incredibly high standards
Private and confidential in nature – discrete and unassuming
Protective of their stakeholders
Organised, helpful and calm under pressure with the ability to prioritize and communicate appropriately
Adaptable andflexible depending on what is needed day-day
Experience:
EA experience in a fast-moving environment, or an administrative role in a service provision business
Experience working with a CEO, CFO and COO in a public environment
Experience working for multiple Senior Executives
Experience of protecting and navigating the financial calendar, understanding prep and work commitments and ‘no fly zones’ in the CEO, CFO&COO's calendar
Experience managing an office or similar space
The Benefits
We believe we are the best at what we do and attract the best talent in the market. Our benefits go beyond the core benefits outlined below and give the successful candidate an opportunity to grow and build a truly rewarding career.
Gym Membership +1
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + 1 Personal Day
Holiday buying scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension contribution
Life Assurance
Our Values
Make a difference. Excite and inspire others. ‘Own it’ and be the best we can be.
Stand Shoulder to Shoulder. Collaborate and share with each other. Include everyone and embrace uniqueness.
Focus on the detail. Care about the little things. Have determination and resilience to get the job done.
Play to Win. Improve and innovate – never get complacent. Challenge ourselves and each other. Celebrate our success.
PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
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Join us on our mission to inspire a healthier nation.
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