Executive Assistant

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Executive Assistant – Coventry

Make the most of your energy in a career at Schneider Electric

At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less , ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability . We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate with our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team as Executive Assistant to our Senior Leadership team. This role will be based in Coventry with occasional travels.

Your mission:

You will provide executive assistant service to the Industrial Automation Vice President and Senior Leadership Team along with support to the Customer Satisfaction & Health, Safety Sustainability VP

To support the Marketing, Commercial and Sales events for the Industrial Automation team, leading the event co-ordination where required.

The scope of this position will include all internal communications & PR activities along with being the EA to the VPs.

Your main responsibilities:

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Drafting correspondence to customers and employees where required.

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Typing letters, minutes, reports and presentation material etc, to agreed deadlines

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Involvement in projects as required

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Ensure good communication of information within the business.

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Keeping files and related records.

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Diary management for both VP's (where required).

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Arranging meetings and appointments with customers on and off site, arranging meeting rooms and all required facilities and resources as required.

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Organising hotel accommodation and travel arrangements (flights, rail, car hire) by selecting best routes.

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Manage the co-ordination and organisation of marketing events, briefing stage through to delivery. Communication of objectives and progress to all key stakeholders.

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Where required support the marketing team with communications and campaigns

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Support the development of the Business Apprentices, identifying learning opportunities and allocation of administrative duties to support the sales and marketing teams

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Manage the co-ordination and organisation of targeted customer events, briefing stage through to delivery. Communication of objectives and progress to all key stakeholders.

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Support on the co-ordination of site/business events, including STEM and business initiative

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Hosting meetings within the office:

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Hosting of all guests /clients within the business

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Preparation of agendas, meeting minutes and taking notes.

About you:

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You must have 5 year+ of experience as an executive assistant at senior level

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Strong organisational and event management skills and experience.

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You must be a confident and articulated person and you need to be comfortable with clients & senior executives.

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You need to have strong communication skills

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Strong Microsoft Office knowledge (ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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You should have an A Level standard or equivalent (English and Mathematics) or Business-related qualification.

What we offer:

If you are successful in this role there are career opportunities elsewhere within the business.

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and flexible working models to ensure the right work/life balance.

A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working across teams

A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation

An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company

We are an employer that is characterized by both the appreciation and equal opportunities of our employees, a recipe for generating success.

Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice – apply now online.

Diversity is our heritage and our future. Be a part of it.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are open to a conversation about flexible working .

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