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Our Director of Restaurants and Kitchens is now looking for a Personal Assistant to support our Culinary Operations Team on a 6 month FTC.  As the largest food and beverage operation in Northern Europe, Harrods boasts wonderful in-store restaurants, showcasing ingredients, flavours and menus from around the world to tickle our customers’ taste buds

About the Role

Reporting into the Director of Restaurants and Kitchens, you will provide seamless administrative support to the Director and Senior Leadership team. You will develop a deep understanding of the needs and preferences of the team, in order to ensure a smooth running office.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract for maternity cover. It is an office based role in our Knightsbridge store, with the option to occasionally work from home.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday (pro rata), and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant role. You will have supported up to Director level, and have gained excellent stakeholder management experience. You will have the ability to multi task and will have worked in a fast paced pressurised environment.
Our ideal candidate will have a hands on approach, leading and assisting with all ad hoc tasks, including diary management, preparation of documents, organisation of monthly leadership meetings, and maintaining filing systems. Organisation is key in this role, with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure the Director is following their daily schedule and meetings.
 
Further to this, this position requires excellent communication skills. From time to time you will hold meetings on behalf of the Director, so it is important you are able to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels within the business.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
 
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.  
 
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 and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.