Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO) at Merlin Entertainments - Corporate | London, United Kingdom | Rezi

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO) at Merlin Entertainments - Corporate

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate · London, United Kingdom

1 months ago

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate · London, United Kingdom

2 months ago
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About the Role

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our Chief People Officer (CPO) and support the People Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-paced, global organisation, where you’ll act as a trusted right hand, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations. This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll bring a modern, tech-forward approach, leveraging AI tools, digital platforms, and data insights to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the People function.

Responsibilities

  • Managing a complex and ever changing diary, travel, and priorities
  • Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing high quality presentations, reports, and board materials
  • Supporting meetings end-to-end, including coordination, materials, and follow-ups
  • Partnering with the wider People Leadership Team to drive efficiency and collaboration
  • Using AI and digital tools to analyse information, summarise insights, and streamline workflows

Requirements

  • Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Experience coordinating complex international travel and working with senior stakeholders, including Board-level exposure
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and Teams)
  • Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity and insight generation
  • Confident creating polished, high-impact presentations from scratch
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
  • High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement

Skills

  • AI tools
  • Digital platforms
  • Data insights
  • Microsoft 365
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • Copilot
  • ChatGPT
  • Presentation creation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Discretion
  • Professionalism
  • Judgement

Location

  • London, Arbor

Work Type

  • Permanent
  • Salaried
  • 37.5 hours per week

Experience Level

  • Senior executive support experience

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
  • Company bonus
  • Private pension scheme
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…