Junior Personal Assistant

Junior PA

• London, United Kingdom
• Employees work in a hybrid mode
• Full-time
• Employee Type: FTE - Full Time
• Division: Exec Office

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch! 

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers. 

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with. 

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time 

We are really excited to be hiring a Junior PA to join our high-performing Executive Office team. Based out of our London office, you will provide critical business support to three members of our Leadership Team, acting as an extension of their roles and the primary point of contact for their schedules. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team with broad visibility across the business. You will play a key role in protecting our leaders' time and assisting in the preparation of impactful company-wide events, including our seasonal parties and summits. Success in this role looks like seamless diary management and proactive coordination that enables our LT to focus on driving Gousto forward. 

Core Responsibilities

• Manage complex and ever-changing diaries for three Leadership Team members 

• Act as a gatekeeper and first point of contact, representing the LT professionally at all times 

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics, room bookings, and guest hospitality 

• Arrange comprehensive travel itineraries involving flights, trains, accommodation, and reservations 

• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and documents for various stakeholders 

• Assist in the planning and execution of quarterly team events and company-wide summits 

• Handle administrative financial tasks, including processing expenses and raising Purchase Orders 

• Execute ad-hoc projects and support continuous process improvement within the Executive Office 

Who You Are

• Administrative background with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 

• Organized and able to use initiative in a fast-paced environment 

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and thinking ahead 

• Professional communicator with clear written skills 

• Focused on personal development and an ambitious mindset 

• Able to remain calm under pressure while handling multiple shifting priorities 

• Collaborative team player who values the ideas of others 

• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive information 

• Proficiency in standard office software for document and presentation preparation 

Additional Information

Interview Process

• Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner 

• First stage competency based interview with the Hiring Manager

• Second stage with the wider team focussing on skills and experience]