Reporting to the Department Director/ Manager to support the Director/Head of Department in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support.
You will be expected to:
* Work closely with the Director/Manager to ensure that tasks such as reports, incoming post and correspondence, management of diary/meetings schedule and email, etc., are dealt with efficiently.
* Type letters, memos, Board Reports, schedules, etc., and follow up responses if required.
* Liaise with internal customers to ensure a smooth workflow between departments and with Head Office.
* Monitor costs incurred by the relevant department.
* Perform general office administration tasks as and when required to meet the needs of the department – e.g. filing, photocopying, dealing with telephone calls.
* Be the main point of contact for apprentices' enrolment and day-to-day engagement, if applicable.
* Management of the holiday and sickness planners.
* Management of the Departmental Director diary.
* Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support for other departments, as and when required.
To be successful you will have:
* Experience of working in a secretarial/admin role.
* Proficient with MS Office programs which include PowerPoint, mail merges, and Excel and a good standard of written English.
* Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
* Self-disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage several priorities.
* Ability to multi-task and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
* Team player, supportive of colleagues.
* Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers.
* Excellent telephone skills.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Bonus Scheme.
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover.
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days).
Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.
About West Scotland
We’re proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families. As one of the largest residential property development companies in the UK, we’re committed to building smarter homes that are kinder to the planet and suit people who are just starting out on their home-owning journey.
Where you’ll be working
Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.
Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre
We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.
Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind
We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.
See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.
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