National Project Assistant

3 weeks ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Aldi Full time

In this varied role, you will provide specialist support on key strategic projects across people and processes in Store Operations, whilst providing support to Directors and Managers across the department.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments to implement solutions, drive change and champion innovation. This is a pivotal role in helping to develop, implement and evolve the systems and processes within Aldi.

We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we’re doing we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we’re opening new stores at lightning speed. And to keep on top of that wave, we have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant to join the Store Operations Committee on a 23 month fixed term contract.

**Your New Role**
- Proving administrative and professional support for Director and Committee
- Complex calendar and inbox management
- Report creation and data analysis
- Managing the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external business stakeholders, responding to requests in a polite and professional manner
- Processing invoices through ARIBA
- Updating Personnel data through Workday

**About You**
- Previous Personal Assistant experience in a corporate environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills to build strong stakeholder engagement with internal colleagues
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, plan ahead and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements
- Works independently and in a structured, methodical manner
- Strong work ethic and a team player
- Fully proficient in all elements of Microsoft Office along with the ability to quickly understand new software
- Takes personal responsibility for resolving queries and issues
- Ability to ask the right questions, challenging ineffective and inefficient processes
- Takes initiative, putting newly acquired knowledge into practice quickly
- Relevant experience in an administration-based role

**What You Get In Return**
- Starting salary from £31,100 rising to £39,285
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30, with the opportunity of remote working 2 days per week
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

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