Lidl 360x180

 

Team Secretary (German Speaking)

Wimbledon, London

£22,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience) with an additional non-contractual 10% London weighting​

 

Our Head Office Controlling department is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to join their team. We are looking for a proactive, confident and self-motivated German / English speaking Secretary. This is an ideal role for a positive and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will support the team with administrative tasks as well as communicating both internally and externally across departments.

What you'll do

  • Providing daily support for the Controlling department
  • Communication with the various Controlling teams
  • Communication with our stakeholders within the business and international counterparts in Germany
  • Translation of communication and guidelines/procedures into German from English or vice versa
  • Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and post
  • Help with managing diaries, schedules and travel arrangements
  • Coordinating the teams in the office
  • Managing tasks and deadlines for the Controlling team
  • Assisting the team with ad hoc tasks and providing administrative support

What you'll need

  • English and German language verbal and written level is essential
  • A genuine passion for performing administration tasks effectively, efficiently and to a high standard
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines and a varied workload
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
  • PC literacy - a good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Self-motivation and a proactive mind-set with a can-do attitude and the ability to work on projects and solve problems independently

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £22,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience) with an additional non-contractual 10% London weighting and a generous holiday allowance. Save for your future with our pension scheme, or save today with an in store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.