Executive Assistant

About the role

Danone is working toward a healthier, more sustainable future, and this position supports that mission as part of the company’s B-Corp commitment and Impact Journey to 2025. The role is a high-visibility opportunity within the Operations function, supporting the Senior Director Operations and the wider Leadership Team while also helping with function governance.

Role purpose

In this position, you will provide administrative, organisational, and coordination support to the Senior Director Operations and the Operations Leadership Team. The role is designed for someone who can keep priorities aligned, manage sensitive matters with discretion, and help the function operate effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct executive support to the Senior Director Operations, including managing the diary, travel arrangements, expenses, and invoice handling where needed.
• Organise Operations Leadership Team meetings, prepare and distribute materials in advance, attend meetings, record minutes, and track action points through to completion.
• Handle general administration and coordination tasks such as filing, onboarding new starters, maintaining the team holiday tracker, and keeping organisational charts up to date.
• Support the planning and delivery of function events, including full-team offsites, Christmas celebrations, and Operations LT development sessions.
• Work with the Operations Leadership Team to keep priorities focused so that the most important issues are addressed and delivered effectively.
• Maintain and track the Operations roadmap by gathering ongoing business challenges, structuring the information, and helping ensure critical items are prioritised and progressed.
• Act as a reliable point of trust for sensitive and confidential information.

What you can gain from the role

• Access to dedicated mentoring, coaching, and development through close work with the Operations Leadership Team and Senior Director Operations.
• The chance to take ownership of function events and build event planning and coordination experience.

Compensation

The advertised salary range for this position is £38,000 to £48,000 per year.

About Danone UK & Ireland

Danone UK & Ireland focuses on improving health through better nutrition for consumers and patients across its communities. The company also places strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and contribute to positive change.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role based in London, England, United Kingdom.