PA to Managing Director

  • Division
    West Midlands
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will support the Managing Director in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support. You will be expected to:
 
  • Provide high level and comprehensive email management, diary, administration and secretarial support to the MD and other senior team members when required
  •  Handle sensitive and confidential matters relating to the daily activity of the division.
  •  Arrange meetings, including meeting room management and catering services
  •  Reconcile expense receipts, credit card statements and expense reporting
  • Co-ordinate, arrange and oversee the team and divisional event planning processes, as required.
  • Support as required in business inductions for new starters
  • Produce divisional board packs, ensuring that these are sent out in a timely manner along with the distribution of papers for meetings.
  •  Recruitment – Raising staff requisitions and support hiring managers with recruitment administration as well as Early Careers placement activity.
  • Use diplomacy and problem solving skills in order to assist in the resolution of issues escalated to the MD level.
  • Ensure that all the divisional SHE Training and eLearning is up to date
  • Support the MD to ensure that all PDRs are completed within a timely manner
  •  Administer divisional long service, customer first recognition awards and Pride in the Job awards for the division
  •  Provide support with the divisional engagement survey administration 
  •  Provide the relevant documentation during Divisional Audits 
  •  Support MD with Customer Care correspondence
  • Ensure the smooth run of the office on a daily basis
  • Line Manage the Divisional reception team (if required)
  • Ensure that all Divisional notice boards are up to date 

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

  • Extensive relevant experience gained from a fast-paced professional environment
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
  • High degree of discretion and confidentiality required
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, using ones initiative & acting proactivity
  •  Professional written & verbal communication
  •  Adaptable, calm under pressure and professional
  •  Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented and open-concept environment. 

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

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, age, 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
  • Private Medical Scheme – Single Cover
  • 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Function: Operations
Advertising Start Date: 29 August 2024
Closing Date: 12 September 2024
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About West Midlands

We’re proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families. As one of the largest residential property development companies in the UK, we’re committed to building smarter homes that are kinder to the planet and suit people who are just starting out on their home-owning journey.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Meet the team

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

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PA to Managing Director

  • Division
    West Midlands
  • Vacancy Type
    Fixed Term (Barratt Payroll)
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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