PA/Secretary to Divisional Director (Technical & Land)

Reporting to the Divisional Director to support them in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support.

• Work closely with the Director to ensure that tasks such as, reports, incoming post and correspondence, management of diary/meetings schedule and email, etc., are dealt with efficiently.
• Type letters, memos, Board Reports, schedules, etc., and follow up responses if required.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure a smooth workflow between departments and with Head Office.
• Monitor costs incurred by the Department or Divisional Office.
• Perform general office administration tasks as and when required to meet the needs of the department – e.g. faxing, filing, photocopying, dealing with telephone calls.
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support for other departments, as and when required.

To be successful you will have:

• Experience of working in a secretarial/admin role.
• Experienced audio typist, with intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office programs and a good standard of written English. Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
• Self–disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Team player, supportive of colleagues.
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Excellent telephone skills.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 starhousebuilder since 2009 for supplying high-quality homes for allgenerations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because wecombine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment toputting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help usshape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices,graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come andhelp us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes thatwhere roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time betweenworking in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices,and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the manybenefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Companyand our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Developments PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
• Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies