Location: Newbury & London + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to join our team at Vodafone UK. You will become the PA for our UK CIO & Digital Engineering Director. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career within our Diverse and Inclusive team.

• You will be responsible for inbox & diary Management for IT & Digital Director which includes working with competing demands that require effective and timely prioritisation.
• You will anticipate requirements for meetings and ensure Director is fully briefed and prepared.
• You will regularly organise travel arrangements for regular worldwide travel across multiple time zones, including overseas chauffeurs, hotels, and parking. Respond quickly and efficiently to changes in travel arrangements and manage all relevant visa applications.
• You will be happy to assist communications and HR team with activities including All Hands and leadership updates and help to coordinate internal & external events.
• You will have daily collaboration with the Business Manager to drive effectiveness of the Director and Leadership Team.
• You will produce regular reports including, weekly time management for the Director, monthly new starters & leavers report to maintain org charts & update teams accordingly.

Who you are

• You will ideally have proven experience of PA support at Director level with the experience of handling travel and visa applications.
• You will be highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and able to manage competing demands.
• You will showcase good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You will be approachable with a can-do attitude, resilient with the ability to remain calm and focussed when under pressure.
• You will possess the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You will be proficient in MS office with an emphasis on Outlook and MS Teams

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.