Hybrid Corporate Affairs Project Manager

at MS Companies

• Job title: Corporate Affairs Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Join M&S as a Corporate Affairs Project Manager and Executive Assistant. Support the Corporate Affairs Director in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Corporate Affairs Director day-to-day, through planning and scheduling
• Helping to drive important business projects as a lynchpin of the team
• Coordinating key meetings, agendas, actions and follow-ups to keep plans moving and ensure the right people are involved at the right time
• Supporting the delivery of recurring business activity and projects by tracking achievements, managing business partners and maintaining momentum
• Owning and maintaining reporting and planning processes, ensuring information is complete, accurate and ready for senior review
• Anticipating upcoming priorities and preparing the right materials, discussions and logistics so leaders are well supported
• Providing high-quality diary, travel and expense support while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

Requirements

• Experience working in a busy business environment where you have balanced coordination, planning or executive support responsibilities
• Confidence to work with senior business partners, ask questions, challenge constructively and help drive actions to completion
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and moving parts with accuracy and pace
• Sound judgement, discretion and awareness when handling confidential or sensitive information
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to spot what is needed, take ownership and adapt as priorities evolve

Benefits

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you