Personal Assistant Wholesale, Merchandising, Real Estate & Construction

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to senior Executives. This is a fast-paced role where you'll be responsible for managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, preparing meetings and acting as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the Executives are supported efficiently, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to senior Executives, ensuring they are fully supported in their day-to-day activities.


• Manage complex diaries and schedules across multiple time zones, adapting to changing priorities.


• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and ensure Executives are fully prepared.


• Monitor meeting schedules and timekeeping to ensure diaries run efficiently.


• Act as the key liaison between Executives, their direct reports and wider business stakeholders.


• Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transport and detailed itineraries.


• Process expenses in line with company policies.


• Maintain accurate physical and electronic filing systems.


• Support with IT and facilities queries, ad hoc tasks and general office administration.


• Contribute to wider team activities, including Town Halls, departmental communications, engagement events, stationery management and post distribution.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Previous experience supporting senior leaders (Director, VP or Executive level) as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.


• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.


• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom and ideally Concur.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.


• Able to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.


• Proactive, adaptable and confident taking initiative where appropriate.


• Calm under pressure with the ability to reprioritise workloads and respond to changing business needs.


• Reliable, flexible and collaborative, with a willingness to support colleagues and provide cover across the Executive Administration team when required.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || WHOLESALE, FRANCHISE & LICENSING || SVP & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE || n/a ||