Personal Assistant - Audit and Risk (6 month FTC)

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's means becoming part of an organisation that places the customer at the centre of everything it does. As a Personal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting Directors to excel in their roles by providing professional and confidential assistance. In our agile environment, you will collaborate seamlessly with teams across the business, utilising the exceptional knowledge, insight, and talent available to us. With opportunities for learning and development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, you'll be joining a team that values work-life balance and prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees. Be part of a company that cherishes its values, fosters strong relationships, and places a high emphasis on excellence and confidentiality in everything we do. 

What you'll be doing

As a Personal Assistant at Sainsbury's, your role will be crucial in supporting Director(s) to effectively carry out their daily responsibilities. You will provide professional and confidential support, handling administrative, organisational, and analytical tasks typical of a PA. This will include managing diaries, coordinating internal and external meetings, events, and conferences, as well as assisting with presentations, arranging travel and accommodation, and handling expenses. You will act as the first point of contact for the team, investigating queries and ensuring timely and accurate responses. Additionally, you will prioritise and track information required by leaders, collating agendas, recording meeting minutes, and facilitating clear and timely communication with stakeholders at all levels. You will work collaboratively across different functions and build strong professional relationships with the leaders, maintaining discretion and confidentiality. Your excellent communication skills, organisation abilities, and attention to detail will be essential in fulfilling these responsibilities effectively.

Who you are

You are a highly organised and proactive professional dedicated to supporting Directors in their day-to-day roles. With exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you excel in managing diaries, organising meetings and events, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of information. Your proficiency in Microsoft packages and Sainsbury's systems, coupled with your strong analytical and numeracy skills, enables you to handle large amounts of complex information, investigate and analyse data, and provide valuable insights. With your ability to engage and build relationships at all levels, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment, you contribute to the smooth functioning of the team and the overall success of the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience providing administrative and diary management support to senior leaders, including coordinating meetings, events, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, track actions and deliver accurate information within agreed timescales in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing business documentation, such as presentations, agendas, meeting minutes and stakeholder communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using business systems to manage, analyse or report on information.
• Demonstrable ability to handle confidential information appropriately and build effective working relationships with stakeholders at a range of levels.