Personal Assistant

Wates Smartspace; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

Development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wates Smartspace in Leeds is seeking a Personal Assistant to support senior leaders within our Construction business. You will organize busy calendars, coordinate priorities and help deliver successful outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Join a team where you’ll build strong relationships, manage travel, prepare presentations and contribute to day-to-day operations. The role requires discretion, excellent communication and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator is preferred.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information and strong relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive diary management, meeting coordination and administration for senior leaders.
• Arrange travel and assist with presentations, reports and correspondence to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and support day-to-day activities.

Skills

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder management

Travel arrangements

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on organisation, loves building strong working relationships and enjoys making a real difference behind the scenes? Do you take pride in anticipating needs, keeping things running smoothly and creating order in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for a Personal Assistant to join our team in Leeds, providing exceptional support to senior leaders within our Construction business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a trusted partner, helping senior stakeholders manage busy schedules, coordinate priorities and stay focused on delivering successful outcomes. You'll be at the centre of a dynamic and collaborative environment, interacting with colleagues across the business and playing a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations.

What You'll Be Doing

How do you stay one step ahead and keep multiple priorities moving forward seamlessly?

• As Personal Assistant, you'll provide proactive support through effective diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and administration. You'll help prepare presentations, reports and correspondence, ensuring information is accurate, professional and delivered on time.
• You'll act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping to manage communications, coordinate meetings and support the smooth running of day-to-day activities.
• You'll also have the opportunity to support wider team initiatives, events and projects, building strong relationships and becoming a valued member of a high-performing team.

What We're Looking For

Could this be the perfect next step in your career?

• We're looking for an experienced Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator with exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• You'll be confident managing competing priorities, handling sensitive information with discretion and building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude are essential.
• Most importantly, you'll enjoy supporting others, finding solutions and creating an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.

Why Join Wates?

Because you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative business where great people make a real difference every day. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, broaden your experience and develop your career within one of the UK's leading construction companies.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working where possible, excellent development opportunities and the chance to be part of a team that genuinely values your contribution.

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]