At a Glance
- Tasks: Support FSI Directors by managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and team activities.
- Company: Join Amazon Web Services, a leader in cloud computing and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working culture that promotes inclusion and supports personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Assistant with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a proactive, customer obsessed and team oriented Executive Assistant to support FSI Directors. This role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, fluid environment, while maintaining great flexibility, a sense of humor and composure. The candidate will work autonomously on many projects as required and possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision.
Amazon EAs are the primary point of contact and information flow to and from a variety of teams, clients and partners to our senior leaders - we seek to hire and then offer continual development to the very best EAs ready to work in our fast paced, customer focused organization. We are looking for motivated candidates with experience of supporting executives at the Director level and who can demonstrate expertise with complex diary management, travel arrangements and expense recording as well as the set-up, budgeting and active management of small to mid-scale events for their teams.
Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple requests is critical. Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior executives is imperative. A flexible approach is a must, and the ability to change direction at a moment’s notice. As a community, the EAs work together to deliver large scale events and to share workload when priorities demand additional support - commitment to teamwork is essential.
Key job responsibilities
- Coordinate complex calendars and scheduling with professionalism and care
- Support and organize team activities including meetings, events, and collaborative sessions
- Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including logistics and expense reporting
- Partner with internal teams including Recruiting, Facilities, and HR to ensure seamless operations
- Monitor and facilitate completion of key deliverables and action items
A day in the life: As Executive Assistant to our FSI Directors, you'll orchestrate a fast-paced environment requiring exceptional organizational skills and discretion. You'll manage complex domestic and international travel, coordinate internal and external meetings with C-suite executives and global customers, and liaise with PR teams for media appearances and industry events. The role demands strategic calendar management across multiple time zones, organization of quarterly business reviews and team off-sites, while serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. You'll be crucial in enabling the Director's effectiveness while ensuring seamless operations across the UKI organization.
About the team
Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture: AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth: We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience as an Executive Assistant
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Executive Assistant , Amazon Global Sales- UKI in London employer: Amazon Inc.
At Amazon Development Centre in Edinburgh, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to innovate and excel. As an Applied Scientist in our Intelligent Talent Acquisition team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning technologies that directly impact recruitment processes, while benefiting from mentorship and professional growth opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful difference in how talent is acquired globally, all within a vibrant city known for its rich history and dynamic tech scene.
