Executive Assistant

Cork Hybrid Working Permanent contract Musgrave is one of the Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 150-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 19 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve. We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to make sure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on the world, and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too. Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join the Musgrave team. As an Executive Assistant, you will act as a support for an Executive Director and other senior Executives as required. What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide full administrative support to the Executive Director
• Diary management and extensive meeting planning with both internal and external stakeholders
• Travel planning and associated arrangements
• Preparation of reports and presentations to a high standard
• Liaise with all external and internal stakeholders in a professional and proficient manner
• Raise requisitions, manage invoices for the departments and ensure all are signed off in a timely manner
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems
• Arrange Performance and Development Reviews for the Executive Director and monthly reviews.
• Submit monthly expenses for the Executive Director
• Liaise with all external Suppliers and internal colleagues in a professional and proficient manner
• Support and provide cover for other Executive Assistants when required
• Provide administrative support including sourcing venues for conferences / large business meetings
• Ensure all paperwork that requires Directors’ signatures is presented in a timely fashion and returned to the originator when authorised.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years in a fast-paced Senior Administration / Executive Assistant role
• Adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve
• Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines and high-quality results
• Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace
• Highly organised with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment
• A can-do attitude and a positive solution focused mindset
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
• A self-starter, and able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across Musgrave
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Strong competency in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook

Why Musgrave:Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact. Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision. Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know. Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.