Executive Assistant

HWC Logistics (Part of White Stores)

Executive Assistant

Sawston, Cambridge

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm

The Company

For more than 15 years, White Stores has been a trailblazer in the garden furniture industry, bringing our values, ambitions, and passion for products into the fold. Challenging the status quo, White Stores has become an award-winning retailer that has put our customers at the heart of what we do, giving life to a vibrant, growing business.

This rapid growth has led to the formation of HWC Logistics, which is part of the White Stores Group. At HWC, we specialise in providing end-to-end third-party logistics, storage and fulfilment solutions that are facilitated by industry-leading technology, and people that care. Using our expertise and detailed knowledge, we strive to be efficient, progressive, and dynamic.

Based in a modern, 240,000 square foot warehouse just south of Cambridge, we’re giving you the chance to join a company that cares about their products, customers and most importantly, you. While it’s an exciting time to join HWC, we’re always looking towards the future, with plans to scale up our logistics solutions to external customers, too.

So, if you’re looking to join a company that’s built on hard-work and integrity, we’re currently looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our excellent team.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £27,000 per annum
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Company Events
• Learning, training, and ongoing development

The Role

To take ownership of strong communication between the Group and HWC ensuring that all group led announcements and publications are fully delivered to the warehouse and logistics teams.

Support in all reporting and presenting that is required by the Management Team of HWC to coordinate a professional output at all times.

Updating the HR database with all employees in HWC sickness/annual leave alongside supporting the HR department at head office with varied duties.

To gain a working knowledge of the logistics function and support in projects to deliver increased efficiency and profitability.

Support in all reporting and presenting that is required by the Management team of HWC to coordinate a professional output at all times.

Additionally, you will:

• Work alongside the HWC management team to support with any tasks that will arise daily.
• Minute taking
• Assist the Operations Director and warehouse managers with all admin tasks and reporting
• Daily checks of the warehouse to ensure all areas are working efficiently as they should be
• Updating Operations Director and managers on a daily basis of any discrepancies/issues

Tasks will also vary on a day-to-day basis

About You

To be considered as an Executive Assistant, you will need:

• Experience working within warehousing and operations would be beneficial
• PA/EA experience supporting at Director/Management level
• A good understanding of H&S, reporting and HR procedures
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Resilient
• Accountable

At HWC, we’re not just a logistics company, we’re a progressive company with a difference. The difference? Our people. We believe in creating an environment that is inclusive and one that provides equal opportunities to everyone.

Every day we strive to be better, and we continue to grow HWC on the foundation of our values. One of our values is empowering our people and embracing diversity. No matter who you are, or where you’re from, at HWC you can be part of the team.

So, if you want to join a fast-growing logistics company that is looking to challenge the status-quo, then please apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sawston, CB22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location