Location: Royston, Hertfordshire (Hybrid working)
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Personal Assistant, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
This position sits in our Hydrogen Technology sector that excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific know-how to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, enabling the transition to net zero globally. Governments and consumers are increasingly concerned about air climate change, with regulations and legislation tightening. Our Hydrogen Technology sector helps meet these challenges, providing components to generate green hydrogen use it as a fuel to effectively and efficiently eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles and other sources.
This role will report directly to the Hydrogen Technologies Managing Director, with indirect reporting to the EA of the Clean Air CEO.
The role:
As a PA, you will help drive our goals by:
Communicate directly and on behalf of the Hydrogen Technologies Directors, building strong, positive relationships with their internal and external stakeholders
Assist the Hydrogen Technologies Directors and the Commercial Team with daily administrative duties, completing a broad variety of administrative tasks that may include, but not limited to, completing expense reports, invoicing/receipting via SAP, composing and preparing correspondences; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas, organising team events and conferences, compiling documents for meetings, managing active complex calendars and other adhoc duties.
Prepare and administer meeting documentation and materials, ensuring quality of inputs prior to meetings, supporting structured agendas, and, where required, produce and distribute minutes and post-meeting material.
Prepare accurate, high quality external and internal correspondence, prepare reports and presentations.
Arrange for relevant travel bookings and visa applications (where necessary), ensuring itineraries are time efficient and cost effective and reconcile expense reports
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
Excellent administration experience with previous experience providing Executive Support to CEO and/or multiple directors within a similar working environment
Demonstrable experience of complex diary management for multiple executive leaders
Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Detail orientated and the ability to work to high work standards.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
House saving funds
Life and disability insurance
Commuter allowances and loans
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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