Tapestry Executive Assistant

Overview

Tapestry, Inc. is a global house of consumer luxury brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade New York. The company operates across design, wholesale, retail and digital channels and positions itself around accessible luxury and lifestyle accessories. As an employer it emphasises inclusion, internal mobility and career development across its multi-brand organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for two Vice Presidents, managing internal and external communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage complex diaries, schedule and reschedule appointments, and ensure correct facilities and resources are booked.
• Coordinate and produce presentations and materials, prepare slides and oversee meeting logistics including VC and conference call set-up.
• Plan and book comprehensive travel arrangements (flights, hotels, cars, rail) and manage visa applications as required.
• Administer monthly expenses submissions and manage assigned teams' travel and expenses budget, supporting forecasting and controls.
• Produce general correspondence for internal and external stakeholders and handle confidential documentation.
• Partner with other Executive Assistants to support wider teams, provide cover when required and identify process improvements.
• Coordinate or lead ad-hoc projects and liaise with IT for technical meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant supporting senior-level management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex diaries, travel logistics and visa procedures.
• Proven professionalism, discretion and judgement when handling confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to build partnerships at senior levels.
• Proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously and respond effectively to last-minute requests.

Skills

Experience

Extensive prior experience as an EA/PA to senior leaders is required, with a track record of managing complex calendars, travel, expenses and high-stakes stakeholder communications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; substantial executive support experience or professional administrative qualifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Workplace

Benefits

Hybrid working (Tues–Thurs in office; Mon & Fri remote); Flex Fridays (option to finish early); 1 paid volunteering day; learning & development and internal mobility; regular social events; inclusion & diversity initiatives; 25 days holiday + bank holidays; Annual Incentive Plan; multi-brand discount up to 50% (Coach & Kate Spade); private healthcare (Bupa) with health assessment; Bupa rewards; private dental cover; 24/7 family-building, fertility and menopause support (Maven); eyecare vouchers; employee assistance programme; enhanced employer pension contribution; gym discount; interest-free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme.

Culture

Tapestry fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture across its house of brands, encouraging individual expression and career mobility. The organisation values creativity, customer focus and adaptability, and supports employee development through formal learning programmes and cross-brand opportunities.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.