Personal Assistant to Executive

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Job Description

• Role: Senior Administrator (PA)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Frimley, office based
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Industry: Business Assurance

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Europe. This critical role is key to ensuring the smooth running of regional operations within Business Assurance. The successful candidate will act as a central liaison, coordinating cross-country activities, consolidating data, managing key documentation, and facilitating effective communication across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Liaise with clients, partners, and internal departments
• Handle confidential information and sensitive matters with integrity
• Support project coordination and follow-ups
• Assist with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar senior administrative, executive assistant, or business support role
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data collation and reporting
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, international environment

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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