Personal Assistant

Description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

VolkerStevin are hiring! we are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Lead PA, a number of Director's and the Senior Leaders Team.

Key Accountabilities:

General Business Unit Support

Provide a comprehensive, fully confidential clerical and PA service to the Senior Leadership TeamAnswer and field any requests and queries appropriately and confidentiallyProactive diary management including arranging travel and accommodationMonthly processing of purchase cards/expenses/mileage claimsMonitoring outlook emails, flagging to directors and responding appropriatelyPrepare meeting agendas and minute takingCo-ordinate/organise meetings, conferences, and executive team meetings both in person and virtuallyLead/support ad hoc projects as requiredPrepare presentations for internal/external useCollate information, statistics, reports, presentations, and briefs as required using a various methodsProduction of Board packs using a variety of computer packagesOffice facilitiesHighly computer literate, able to understand and work to a high level across all 365 software packagesUse of other programmes such as 4PS, Cortina and ad-hoc inhouse packagesCapable, confident personal assistant with strong organisational skillsProject management/co-ordination skills with attention to detailAbility to prioritise high volumes of different requirements, and push back if requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be proactive with a mature approachA good problem solver/team player

About you

Have proven work experience as a PA for Senior Management including wider business experience as wellArticulate, personable, professional, presentable and supportiveHighly computer literate: including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, be able to adapt quickly to new software packages/technologyKnowledge and preferred experience of PowerBiExcellent communication and organisational skillsAbility to act calmly and rationally in a stressful situationAn enthusiastic team player

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salaryCompetitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthdayOption to buy additional annual leavePrivate medical carePensionLife AssuranceCycle to Work schemeShopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discountsTraining and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based trainingFamily friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefitsEmployee Assistance programmeMental health, physical health, and financial support24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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