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B&M is one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers, and we are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to our IT Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is ideally suited to someone with EA/PA experience supporting senior executives and who thrives in a fast-paced, confidential, and commercially driven environment. This is a trusted support role requiring discretion, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting two critical functions within the business, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Technology and Finance leadership teams. The role will require 4 days per week working from our Corporate Offices in Liverpool. The Key Responsibilities of the role are:
  • End-to-end management of the IT Director and CFO's diaries, inboxes, and daily schedules, ensuring priorities are effectively managed.
  • Coordination of domestic and occasional international travel, accommodation, and detailed itineraries.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for both executives, managing and prioritising requests and communications.
  • Coordinating meetings, including logistics, agenda preparation, minute taking, and follow-up actions.
  • Liaising professionally with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, suppliers, technology partners, auditors, and external business contacts.
  • Supporting the preparation and distribution of board papers, leadership presentations, financial reports, and other confidential documentation.
  • Handling sensitive commercial, financial, and technology-related matters with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting senior executives within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
  • Bring a strong understanding of the pace, confidentiality, and complexity of a PLC environment; experience supporting Finance, Technology, or Corporate Functions leaders would be advantageous.
  • Be highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, colleagues, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
  • Have advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related business systems.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.

If you're ready to join a fast-paced, growing business and make a real impact, apply online today!

Why join us?

We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discounts for numerous retailers, hospitality and much more. Check out our full benefits here:

https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.

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What this role involves

General background for executive assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Update files, records and contact lists
  • Manage travel arrangements, and book transport and accommodation
  • Supervise and mentor admin staff
Typical pay (UK)
£28,000 starting · £60,000 experienced
Typical hours
37 to 42 a week
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Applications open on B&M's own careers site.