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Board Support
at WPP London in London (Published at 16-11-2023)
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 109,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 317 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 8th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
Why we're hiring:
The WPP Company Secretarial team is hiring. Our team is seeking an individual to support all aspects of Board related activities, ultimately to ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and first-class company service to the WPP Board.
What you'll do:
Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, you will lead on all Board related duties. Your responsibilities will include;
- All administrative/planning/scheduling and logistical arrangements for the UK and overseas meetings of the WPP plc Board and its committees
- Own the annual Board meeting calendar, including ownership of setting meeting dates, and confirming attendance of individuals
- Manage the collation/distribution of papers, setting deadlines for Board/Committee pack production, ensuring materials are distributed accordingly
- Review and process all Board related expenditures, including expenses
- Support the Group Company Secretary (and team) on meeting and diary management
- Support other administrative tasks as required, including supplier invoices
What you'll need:
- Previous experience working in an Executive Office and delivering excellent customer service to a C-Suite
- Organisational skills, deadline-driven, and able to remain focused, operating at a high standard in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail, ensuring a high standard of accuracy
- Excellent communicator and comfortable working independently, and building relationships with key stakeholders
- Considerable experience of managing highly confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Experience in using relevant software packages, i.e., Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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