Personal Assistant

Persimmon Homes; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK house builder is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director in Nottingham. This role includes providing secretarial support, managing office administration, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life cover

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Providing PA support to ensure effective office administration.
• Organising diary management and dealing with correspondence.
• Compiling letters and reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Location: Nottingham, NG18

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are now looking to recruit a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director, which will include Office Manager duties to join Persimmon Homes Nottingham.

The purpose of this role is to provide a confidential secretarial service for the Managing Director and where applicable the Regional Management team and to ensure the administration functions in all departments work together cohesively.

The Role Will Include

• Providing PA support to ensure the effective running of the office administration, maintaining the companies high standards of reporting and organisation
• Organising diary management and dealing with correspondence swiftly to maintain good levels of communication at all times
• Compiling letters and reports, including board reports accurately and on time so the management team have the necessary regional information to make necessary business decisions
• Organising business travel and accommodation in line with company guidelines so that important meetings can take place
• Preparing itineraries and accurate minute taking, documenting key tasks which are important for future action and success
• Co-ordinating company cars accurately to maintain an acceptable level of compliance for the local business
• Ensuring that Customer complaints are managed effectively and in good time so we maintain the company brand and reputation
• Assisting the Divisional Finance Director and Human Resources Manager providing full support as per the companies highest standards of care
• Managing Reception staff
• General management of office and facilities
  
  

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office including, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in managing and prioritising multiple tasks
  
  

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Bonus
  
  

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at [e-mail]