Executive Assistant in Christchurch

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Christchurch Team! Supporting our VP/General Manager for the Curtiss-Wright Defense Business Unit, you will provide advanced administrative and business management support while remaining involved in the business and a true ambassador inside and outside of the company.

Location: Christchurch, UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition

Your Challenge:

• Agenda preparation and Minute taking
• Arranging and coordinating meetings, training events, SLT off-site meetings (both on and off site), annual Apprentice award dinner – working to a budget, negotiating rates, etc.
• Hosting Quarterly Employee Staff Briefings, coordinating inputs for the slide deck, arranging comms on-line as well as on site
• Assist with preparation of PowerPoint presentations (Strategic Planning, Staff Presentations, etc.)
• Check and respond to emails in a timely fashion for VP/GM when off site
• Comprehensive travel arrangements for VP/GM and SLT (flights, hotel, local taxis, visas)
• Diary management for VP/GM
• Ensure facilities are maintained (printers, stationery, etc.)
• Generating weekly, monthly reports and ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintain VP/GM Outlook calendar is updated with Senior Leadership Team holidays, periods of OOO
• Prepare & balance expenses using Concur for VP/GM (Company Credit Card)
• Maintaining “Action Lists”– monitoring responses, issuing follow-ups on behalf of the VP/GM
• Screening calls and correspondence
• Setting up conference calls and Teams
• Administration for VP/GM and his SLT by way of WD
• Support International visitors: Proxy-Click entry, prepare agenda, order catering, book conference room making sure documents/presentations completed
• Update/maintain the Red Box

What You Bring:

• Computer literacy with a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Concur, Workday, Vision, SharePoint and Outlook applications.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Previous senior Executive Assistant experience in similar high-level role
• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of people both internal and external, up to the most senior levels within Curtiss-Wright, in order to build good professional and personal relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills. The ability to work under pressure and use considerable initiative to meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work closely with the VP/GM; to understand objectives and way of working and to enable provision of informed support across a wide range of activities.
• An extremely professional attitude is required, as is the integrity necessary when dealing with confidential information.
• Highly self-motivated and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, a division of Curtiss-Wright, is an industry-leading supplier of sophisticated electronics products. We are recognized as one of the most innovative designers and manufacturers of highly engineered systems built to perform reliably in harsh conditions. With design and manufacturing facilities located across North America and Europe, and sales and support teams located around the globe, we are uniquely positioned to satisfy the most demanding engineering challenges.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Our Values

• Leadership: We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus: We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust: Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People: We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity: We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!