Executive Assistant (Information Security) (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

   

  Belfast/ Derry-Londonderry/ Strabane/ Remote, GB

   

  Open to Part time hours - 30 hours minimum 

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

  This is a unique role in which the successful candidate will provide varied administrative, operational and communications support within the Information Security area. 

    

  We are looking for a self-driven individual who is open to change and who will develop and expand the traditional EA role. 

    

  This exciting global opportunity requires an individual with proven administrative and facilitation skills, who can bring thought leadership to the role.  It also calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable project coordination experience with the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as external clients and vendors. 

    

  The successful candidate will support three Directors (N.Ireland & US). 

    

    

    Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 

    

  • Managing the day to day scheduling of calendars 
  • Preparing presentations, reports and financial data 
  • Event management 
  • Meeting arrangements (including meeting facilitation) 
  • General administrative duties on ad-hoc basis 
  • Support and organize Senior Leader Team 
  • Support Communications across the Business and Cyber teams 
  • Develop and maintain the documentation strategy 
  • Project coordination of tactical and strategic initiatives aimed at improving culture, working environment, productivity and delivery capability 
  • Support improvement projects that help drive innovation across the area 

   

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • Minimum 2 years previous administrative and facilitation skills 
  • Project coordination experience 
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills 

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Minimum 2 years previous EA/PA experience at Director level or above

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 30th August 2022