Personal Assistant
We are looking for a Personal Assistant in our People team.
The focus of the Assistant team is to support the Leaders of the business to become efficient and effective at their leadership positions. Using your organisational, logistical and problem-solving skills they aim to bring fresh perspectives to current processes so that Leaders can better utilise their time and resources.
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
This is a 1:4 PA role supporting at ExCo level, reporting into the current Executive Assistant.
Diary and inbox management for CTO, CRO and 2 MD's
Booking travel, accommodation and transfers, including any lunch/dinner reservations as required
Arranging and attending Management and Leadership meetings as required, taking notes and minutes enabling succinct and accurate transfer of information
Planning and coordinating Leadership team on-sites and off-sites including arranging venues, catering and note taking
Assisting the Internal Communications team in organising weekly gatherings for the business
Processing expenses and managing budgets for the team
Minute taking, revising finished documents, creating briefings and agendas
Deputising for the Executive Assistant, as required
Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
Experience in a PA/Team Assistant capacity
Competent using Microsoft Office and G-Suite
Confident with excellent written skills, able to respond accurately and appropriately to a range of stakeholders
Able to build strong relationships with ease and can work confidently with internal and external stakeholders
Responsible, discreet and with excellent attention to detail
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.
Want to learn more?
Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:
Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!
And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.
#LI-CS1
