Strategic Projects PA: Proactive Executive Assistant

Wessex Water Services; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising to 28

Pension contribution up to 20%

Performance bonus ~5%

Healthcare package

Referral fee £1,000

Life assurance 8x salary

Cycle2work

Family friendly policies

Volunteering day

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Turnbull is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Director of Projects in delivering strategic objectives. You will manage a busy diary and inbox, coordinate meetings, and prepare materials for senior leadership engagements.

In this role you will build relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, ensuring timely communications and proactive problem solving while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experienced Administrator or Personal Assistant with proven ability to manage busy schedules and competing demands.
• Confident building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, with discretion.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to anticipate needs and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to the Director of Projects.
• Manage inbox and diary, coordinate meetings, and prepare materials.
• Act as trusted partner, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate activities and maintain day-to-day administration.

Skills

Administrative skills

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Highly organised

Written communication

Process improvement

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Turnbull is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Director of Projects in delivering strategic objectives. You will manage a busy diary and inbox, coordinate meetings, and prepare materials for senior leadership engagements.

In this role you will build relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, ensuring timely communications and proactive problem solving while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.