Executive Assistant, Sustainability

Role Overview

This role is supporting two senior leaders in the Global Corporate Sustainability team in London, taking care of:

• Calendar management & administrative support
• Being a true partner to your leaders, with the opportunity for project coordination alongside classic EA tasks: supporting with planning and logistics of key projects, including organising meetings, preparing materials, updating project plans and requirements
• Travel planning for leaders with accuracy and the ability to anticipate and handle last minute changes
• Managing and tracking budget and expenses for team leaders
• Managing vendor contracts, invoice and payment tracking for the teams
• Interacting with stakeholders across the business and across Sustainability team global offices as well as external partners such as NGO and industry experts

What impact you create at Chanel

The role requires a balance between diligent EA day to day administrative support, the ability to respond to last minute changes as well as focused work on project coordination and planning Your ability to engage with stakeholders will contribute to overall team engagement and smooth the path for the business objectives of your leaders You are energised by Being a ‘go to’ person and working at the heart of a welcoming and inclusive team Supporting others and providing order and structure to activities Working in an environment which is fast-paced and varied Being exposed to a diversity of topics such as environment and nature, women’s empowerment, social sustainability Working in a large global organisation which offers onboarding into our brand and heritage and learning and development opportunities

What you will bring

• Highly organised and resourceful with a problem-solving approach
• Experience with project work and energised by project coordination
• Positive energy and a can-do attitude and responsiveness
• Understanding of how to work with different personalities
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Curiosity to learn and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Respect for discretion and confidentiality is essential.

What Chanel can offer you

You will be part of a wider EA community in our new Global headquarters that offers a welcoming and inclusive group with learning and social events A workplace where we provide you opportunities to drive values in areas where you are good at and support you to be at your best The role is London based on a hybrid model with the majority of your time being office based, occasional travel to other offices may be required.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values are grounded in: Exceptional creation and client experience Nurturing human potential Having a positive impact – on people, the environment and communities around the world.

As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation. Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future.

The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.