OTHER

About the Function

The "Other" category encompasses roles that don't fit traditional departmental structures. These include Project/Programme Management for new initiatives and transformations, Administrative and executive support such as Executive Assistant positions providing broad business experience, and Chief of Staff roles as senior leadership's right hand. Additionally, IT management and strategy addresses increasingly essential technology and regulatory compliance needs like GDPR, while Sustainability roles manage carbon, circularity, and biodiversity. Change Management functions, often within HR or Strategy, help organisations effectively implement change across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing initiatives without natural departmental homes
• Supporting executives across diverse business issues
• Handling confidential organisational changes
• Leading broader transformation efforts
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders
• Managing technology infrastructure and strategy
• Overseeing sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Facilitating organisational change processes

Your Skillset

• Broad business acumen across multiple functions
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• Executive-level communication skills
• Change management expertise
• Technical proficiency (for IT roles)
• Strategic thinking capability
• Stakeholder management experience

A Typical Career Journey

Assistant/Coordinator > Manager/Specialist > Senior Manager/Lead > Director > Chief Officer