Executive Assistant

Brown and Wills Recruitment Ltd; Bingley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful construction business in Bingley is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the directors. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in a similar role, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of around £35,000 per annum along with attractive benefits including medical insurance and gym membership.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Gym membership

Contribution toward personal mobile phone

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days

Qualifications

• 5+ years in similar role (Office Manager/Senior Administration/PA)
• Experience of managing and maintaining database systems
• Excellent time keeping and personal organisation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide Executive Assistance to the Preconstruction, Commercial, and Operations Directors
• Perform office-based administrative activities proactively and efficiently

Skills

Computer literate in all Microsoft Office 365

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to write clear, concise minutes and reports

Ability to prioritize own workload

Good knowledge of construction practices

Education

Educated to A-level or equivalent

Degree or NVQ desirable

Tools

Procore

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

A brand new position exists for an Executive Assistant to join a fantastic, progressive business based in the Bingley area. Our client is a successful construction business that, due to continued growth, is seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant/ PA to their Directors.

The Role

Responsible for providing Executive Assistance to the Preconstruction, Commercial, and Operations Directors, the role involves performing office-based administrative activities proactively and efficiently, enabling all team members to work easily and quickly to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications and training

• 5 years + in similar role (Office Manager/ Senior Administration/ PA)
• Educated to A-level or equivalent
• Degree or NVQ desirable
• Experience of working with Procore is desirable

Technical skills and experience

• Computer literate in all Microsoft Office 365
• Experience of managing and maintaining database systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to write clear, concise minutes and reports
• Experience of working within a small team and/or prioritising own workload
• Excellent time keeping, reliability, and personal organisation skills
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
• Good knowledge of construction practices and standards
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is desirable
• Consistently positive attitude with the ability to create a strong first impression for office visitors

Attractive benefits

• Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum (DOE)
• Holidays: 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year to 28 days.
• IT: Microsoft Surface
• Contribution toward your personal mobile phone
• Medical insurance
• Gym membership
• Highly attractive working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business and an extremely friendly and inclusive team of people; apply now for further details