As a Personal Assistant you will be supporting our Chief Finance Officer (CFO); you will provide seamless administrative support and develop a deep understanding of the needs and preferences of the CFO and their role. The Personal Assistant will also actively help to ensure both the smooth running of the CFO’s office, and the Finance Directorate.

About the role

In this role you would be expected to deal with enquiries and requests promptly as well as to communicate in a clear, confident and professional manner at all levels. As a P.A. you will have to be mindful of deadlines and prompts, therefore the use of initiative to solve problems is a must in this role. You will provide vital support for a senior leader in our business, you’ll be shifting priorities with calm efficiency, managing a busy diary and building a network of strong relationships across the company to make things happen.

About us

Harrods is the world’s leading luxury retail emporium, with a mission to craft magic, memorable experiences for our customers. We set the highest standards and expectations and celebrate the talented people who help us maintain them. Providing support to our senior leaders in the business, our indispensable community of PAs are amongst the most valued members of our team.

About you

You will be highly organised and attentive to details, as well as have an exceptional track record in building, leading and supporting teams to achieve success. You will have experience in managing schedules effectively and have an excellent working knowledge of and proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VisioKey Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Skills you will also possess:

Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
A diplomatic and confident manner.
Engaging and incisive communication skills.
Flexibility to manage change and provide seamless support.
Project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
Able to deal with all enquiries and requests promptly only escalating when necessary.
Work off your own initiative to solve problems without the need to escalate.
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts within the business.
Handling sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Our promise to you

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

On top of this, you will receive a great set of benefits, including 25 days holiday (with your birthday off too), great in-store discounts, a generous pension scheme and a culture of recognition which celebrates and rewards individual achievement.

Uniquely you

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people, our culture, and careers opportunities search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram, @togetherharrods