Personal Assistant to Group General Counsel

Job Description

Salary: CompetitiveGrade: 2AReporting Line: Group General CounselContract Type: Permanent Location: LondonWhat to expectHere at the Post Office, we’re steeped in tradition, but we’re going places.The role is to act as a confidential, professional and efficient Personal Assistant to our Group General Counsel. The emphasis of this role is the provision of an all-round assistant rather than technical secretarial skills, acting as a filter or focal pointfor both internal and external contacts on behalf of the Group General Counsel.The role requires knowledge of the organisation, the strategy, aims and objectives. The role also requires an understanding of the methods and workings of a Group General Counsel and their area of responsibility as well as the methods of working of SeniorManagers and their teams. A good understanding of business administration/skills is essential.To be effective in this role requires someone who has the ability to forward plan, a strong understanding of business and customer needs, who is able to manage busy schedules, business priorities and work on their own initiative.What we can do for youOur people are the driving force behind our business, we are proud of the energy, commitment and customer focus we have in common. In addition to the competitive salary we offer, in return for your hard work, you will also receive:25 days annual leave that increases with tenureUp to 10% on target bonus opportunityAccess to Benenden HealthcareGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceIncome protection after 12 months serviceFull support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platformEver-evolving learning and development opportunitiesAt Post Office our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words, we actively foster an inclusive workplace culture that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusionis not only important but essential to our success and growth; our priority is building a business that represents the communities we serve across the nation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace our employees’ differences; Post Office wantspeople from all walks of life working here and we welcome your application. That’s how we build Everybody’s Business.What youll need to succeedYou will have a PA or Executive Assistant background working with senior stakeholders and government officials (MDs and CEOs). As a Personal Assistant to our Group General Counsel you will be the eyes and ears supporting on the ground.In addition, You will possess the following:

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising work, coordinating a diverse range of tasks and using own initiative
• Ability to influence and manage upwards, resolving issues and acting with tact and professionalism with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to work flexible hours to support early / late meetings, priorities
• Ability to remain professional when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to produce clear, concise and grammatically correct letters, presentation, reports and briefing materials
• Desire and ambition to progress as a best in class PA

Keyskills :
Assistants Diary Management Reports Secretarial Skills