Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)
Private Merlinentertainments
·Jul 20, 2024
- Location
- Greater London-London, UK
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- C-Level
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
What you'll bring to the team
Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)
Location: London, Arbor
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, salaried
We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our Chief People Officer (CPO) and support the People Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-paced, global organisation, where you’ll act as a trusted right hand, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations.
This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll bring a modern, tech-forward approach, leveraging AI tools, digital platforms, and data insights to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the People function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a complex and ever changing diary, travel, and priorities
- Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing high quality presentations, reports, and board materials
- Supporting meetings end-to-end, including coordination, materials, and follow-ups
- Partnering with the wider People Leadership Team to drive efficiency and collaboration
- Using AI and digital tools to analyse information, summarise insights, and streamline workflows
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment
- Experience coordinating complex international travel and working with senior stakeholders, including Board-level exposure
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and Teams)
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity and insight generation
- Confident creating polished, high-impact presentations from scratch
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
- High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement
Benefits
- A competitive annual salary
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
- Company bonus
- Private pension scheme
- 40% discount online off LEGO
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Plus, many more…
