Executive Assistant to our Managing Director

We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director and Leadership team here in Abingdon, Oxfordshire for a twelve month maternity cover period. 

We strive to make our workplace and culture as future proof as our world-renowned products. Come and join a team that has been evolving since 1899 and help us to continue achieving our philosophy of being ‘Immer Besser’.

Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and commercial appliances. At Miele, we take immense pride not only in the quality of our appliances, but all aspects of customer and employee experience.

In your new role…

You’ll report into the Managing Director of Miele GB, Ireland and South Africa and work closely with the wider Leadership Team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing high-level administrative support to the Managing Director and Leadership Team, including diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
• Supporting strategic business initiatives and change projects through effective project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing all aspects of company travel and accommodation, including relationships with travel providers and hotel partners.
• Overseeing the operations of Café 1899, our in-house catering facility, including hospitality for events and executive visits.
• Coordinating factory visits to Germany and employee travel logistics.
• Handling confidential correspondence, legal document processing, and internal communications.
• Ensuring smooth execution of high-profile events such as the Annual Service Conference and visits from Miele’s Executive Board.

You’ll need...

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive assistant role, ideally supporting C-suite leaders.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong project coordination experience and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and travel booking systems.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

You’ll join us at our Abingdon HQ, working with the Leadership Team to ensure the smooth running of executive operations and strategic initiatives. 

You’ll be the right hand to our Managing Director, a trusted partner to our Leadership Team, and a key contributor to the success of our business transformation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoy making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What to expect from us:

In addition to a strong commitment to your personal development and growth, we can offer you a salary of up to £40,000 plus a competitive benefit package. The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5hours a week on a hybrid working pattern.

With Miele you can truly develop yourself, pursue your own career path, stay with us for the long term and help us reach higher levels of customer delight. We want you to feel you can join a team where we will help you reach your potential, own your career path, be respected and perform at your best.

Alongside your existing skills and experience, we’re looking for engaged team players who will collaborate, innovate and use their passion to drive an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.

Please apply below by sharing your CV and let us know ‘why Miele?’ and ‘why me?’ in the covering letter section.