Personal Assistant

A Personal Assistant is a key figure within a busy department, and we are looking for an experienced PA to support out Director of Facilities and Engineering. This role is on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

About the Role

You will be able to adapt and be flexible with differing requirements and necessary actions, being a proactive and seamless support to the Director. Additionally, you’ll manage Workday processes, invoices and expenses. 

Being a focal point of contact for the Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Email inbox management and diary checking
• Domestic travel booking
• Juggling team and wider business queries
• Keeping a constant stream of communication and updates

The key to being successful in this role is adaptability and organisation while being able to prioritise and be flexible in your way of working in order to organise different schedules with different people.

Communication with the Director and your wider business stakeholders is vital as you will be a focal point for questions and queries, and naturally pick up what, when and to whom information needs to be provided.

You will be part of the wider PA network within Harrods, a team which supports each other.

About You 

You’ll be an experienced Personal Assistant who has provided support to senior leadership. You'll have an understanding of supporting colleagues across functions, and experience in a commercial business is essential.

You will also:

• Have the ability to manage extremely busy diaries.
• Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability and flexibility.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Be a problem solver, confident in presenting solutions to resolve issues.   

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

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods