Personal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Knightsbridge, United Kingdom Harrods Full time

Personal Assistant

We are recruiting for a Personal Assistant to support a senior member of our Retail Leadership Team.

Within this role you will provide seamless administrative support, including diary management, whilst developing a deep understanding of the needs and preferences of our Retail Division to ensure smooth running of the office.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for coordinating key meetings, building flexibility into the diary and anticipating needs. With regular domestic travel, you will prepare agendas and book all travel arrangements to ensure they are in the right place at the right time.

You will also be accountable for:
Reviewing incoming correspondence: distributing and responding accordingly ensuring necessary follow up.

Administration duties such as preparing letters, reports and other documents.

Conveying a professional image for Harrods at all times, exercising tact and diplomacy in handling a range of situations.

Handling sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

About You

You will be a seasoned Personal Assistant, throughout your career you will have provided support to senior members of the leadership team, at Director level or equivalent. Your prior role will have been within a large, corporate business - you will have in depth understanding of business needs and supporting colleagues across said business model. Experience in a luxury, be it a retail store or standalone brand would be preferred.

Presenting yourself in a professional, diplomatic and tactful way, you will convey a professional image for Harrods at all times.

You will also possess:
The ability to manage extremely busy diaries.

Adaptability and flexibility.

Strong attention to detail.

A solution based approach.

Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent

Department:
H Beauty (Stefano Sacchettini)


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