SENIOR MANAGER ASSISTANT

Want to work for a global organisation that focuses on health & hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to develop and grow? If so lets TORK® ……

There are @Plenty of reasons to work at Essity:

• High reaching starting salary with annual reviews
• Pension 10% employer contribution
• Annual sales incentive bonus
• Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible bank holiday options)
• Staff product and discounts
• Essity Rewards (online and in-store shopping discounts)
• Benefits include: EAP support service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discount and many more

Local community activities and charitable initiatives
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REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to structure own work independently and reliably
• Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Experience from working in an international environment
• Excellent MS Office 365 skills
• A high degree of confidentiality in handling of sensitive data

ABOUT THE ROLE

Essity may be a company you are not familiar with, but you will know our market-leading consumer brands, including TENA, Bodyform , Cushelle , Velvet, Plenty and Tork , as well as Leukoplast , Actimove , and JOBST within our medical portfolio. Our company mission is to break barriers and improve the well-being of people across the world through our health and hygiene products and solutions.
We’re searching for a Senior Management Assistant (PA) to provide essential support to our Regional Vice President for UKI & MEA . In this role, you’ll be the powerhouse behind the leadership team, ensuring smooth operations, seamless scheduling, and efficient coordination.
This full-time position is offered on a hybrid working pattern of up to two days per week working flexibly at home with 3 days based at our CG UK office in Didsbury .
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively manage and optimize the Vice President’s (VP) calendar to ensure effective time utilization and alignment with priorities
• Access and manage the VP’s email accounts to schedule appointments, respond to or redirect routine inquiries, and ensure timely follow-up on critical communications.
• Plan and organize internal and external meetings, workshops, and events, handling all logistical aspects, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and resource availability.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support and contribute to defined projects within the organization or function, assisting in planning, coordination, and execution to ensure successful outcomes.
• Organize complex business travel itineraries, considering cost-effective and efficient options for flights, accommodations, and transportation.
• Process travel expense reports accurately and in compliance with company policies.
• Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality documents, reports, and presentation materials
• Respond to incoming correspondence and inquiries, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Maintain and update internal communication tools such as SharePoint sites, intranet pages, and team collaboration platforms.
• Leverage digital tools to enhance administrative efficiency and contribute to team digitalization efforts
• Continuously enhance digital and administrative skills to serve as a resource and subject matter expert within the team
• Process invoices and other routine administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.