Executive PA to MD – Maternity Cover (Hybrid)

South Staffordshire Plc; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing program

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

South Staffs Water is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director (maternity cover) based in Walsall. You will manage the MD's diary, coordinate travel and events, and support the executive team and Board with timely, accurate briefings.

The role requires discretion, strong document production, and experience supporting senior leaders within a regulated utility environment. Hybrid working with 4 days in the office is expected.

Qualifications

• Experienced corporate PA/EA to MD or C-suite
• Excellent document production and proofreading
• Demonstrable Microsoft 365 proficiency: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams

Responsibilities

• Own diary and inbox management: balance priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, flag urgent matters and track follow-up.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, events and stakeholder visits, including Board and regulator visits, with appropriate logistics, briefings and follow-up.
• Prepare correspondence and coordinate information and briefings so the MD is well prepared for internal and external commitments.
• Take concise, accurate Executive meeting minutes recording material discussion and actions; circulate promptly for approval.

Skills

Diary management

Microsoft 365

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

South Staffs Water is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director (maternity cover) based in Walsall. You will manage the MD's diary, coordinate travel and events, and support the executive team and Board with timely, accurate briefings.

The role requires discretion, strong document production, and experience supporting senior leaders within a regulated utility environment. Hybrid working with 4 days in the office is expected.