Job Description
Great opportunity to join us as a Personal Assistant at our state of the art warehouse in South Elmsall.
Shift: Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Life at Next
- Competitive pay £26k to £35k (dependant on experience)
- Uniform clothing allowance of £450 per season alongside company issued uniform
- 25% discount on Next merchandise and up to 15% on Brands
- Up to 75% discount at our staff shops
- Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
- Free Parking
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Are you a highly organised and proactive professional with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, acting as the backbone of our department.
In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact for all visitors on behalf of the department. Arranging refreshments for meetings and ensuring the department operates efficiently and effectively. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from managing daily office operations to providing high-level support for our senior management team.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative & Office Management: Handle all incoming calls and general queries, manage post and deliveries, maintain stationery levels, and ensure meeting rooms are tidy and functional. You'll be the go-to person for all office housekeeping and will support office moves and refurbishments.
- PA & Secretarial Support: Provide extensive diary management for senior managers, organise travel arrangements (including visas and itineraries), and manage various on-site and off-site meetings and events. You'll be responsible for capturing minutes and producing correspondence, reports, and presentations using Google applications.
- Systems & Process Management: Use our internal systems to submit and approve requests (e.g., NEP, FCM, Service Now), process department invoices, and support the management of key documents like the Critical Path and Risk Register.
- Departmental Coordination: Act as a key point of contact for the department, manage notice boards, support HR processes, and organise department social events. You will also deputise for the Director's PA when needed, offering crucial support and coverage.
Skills & Behaviours We're Looking For
- Proven PA Experience: You have a solid background in a similar role.
- Highly Organised: You possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Tech-Savvy: You are proficient with Google applications (Gmail, G-suite).
- Proactive & Accountable: You are self-motivated, take responsibility for your work, and have a confident but helpful manner.
- Exceptional Communication: You can integrate and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
- Discreet: You understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
If you are a detail-oriented, organised, and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, develop, and play a crucial role in our team's success.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email
[email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
