Personal Assistant

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  Centrica Energy is a leading European energy trading company with a global reach, operating out of eight offices across all time zones to move energy from source to use. Our mission is to drive the green transition while offering sustainable and predictable energy costs for suppliers and offtakers. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant who will provide support to two of our leadership team members and undertake duties to ensure the smooth running of the Centrica Energy Leadership Team Office. The role holder will have a high level of professional discretion, tact and integrity due to the frequency of senior level internal and external contact and regular exposure to confidential data. The role holder will need to demonstrate a high level of initiative as they will work closely with Leadership Team members and also often need to work independently with minimal support. The role holder will be required to work from the Company offices based in London (near to Marble Arch) and need to be in the office at least 3 days per week. #LI-CET Role accountabilities: Provide an effective and efficient support service to Centrica Energy leadership team members Perform complex and ever-changing diary management working with different time zones Arrange international and local travel: flights, hotels and detailed travel itineraries and end-to-end seamless schedules Collation of papers and documents required for meetings to ensure full preparedness for all meetings/appointments Processing of purchase orders and following up on any queries relating to the purchase order / payment process Assist in maintaining integrity and accuracy of Centrica Energy distribution lists, adding new starters, removing leavers Prepare Word and Power Point documents on behalf of leadership team members Submit and track expenses Contribute to other shared tasks requested by peers and by the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (Centrica Energy) Provide cover to other Personal Assistants during any sick leave and vacation time. The Person: Experience of providing high quality administrative support within a complex and fast paced commercial environment Experience of having worked within financial services or a trading environment would be preferred Assertive, resilient and able to work well with strong personalities, strong emotional resilience Ability to work pro-actively and independently with confidence Team player who is comfortable working in a larger, team environment High level of confidentiality and initiative Highly organised who can work to tight deadlines, able to prioritise and forward plan and remain calm under pressure Excellent communicator; able to liaise effectively with senior executives Good interpersonal and communication skills (spoken and written) with a pleasant, professional manner IT skills – Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.