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Executive Assistant

Posted 25 days ago

  • Preston, Lancashire
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 2 months
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

We have a great opportunity for a Executive Assistant to work alongside and support the Senior Leadership Team and Head of Admin. You will be responsible for the following;

Provide a comprehensive, fully confidential clerical and personal assistance service to the Senior Leadership Team
Answer and field any requests and queries appropriately and confidentially
Proactive diary management including arranging travel and accommodation
Monthly processing of purchase cards/expenses/mileage claims
Monitoring outlook emails, flagging to directors and responding appropriately
Prepare meeting agendas and minute taking
Co-ordinate/organise meetings, conferences, and executive team meetings both in person and virtually
Lead/support ad hoc projects as required
Prepare presentations for internal/external use
Collate information, statistics, reports, presentations, and briefs as required using a various methods
Production of Board packs using a variety of computer packages
Running reports and evaluating/interrogating as required using tools such as PowerBi and Microsoft Suite
Office facilities (including management of Reception team)About you

Have proven work experience as a Personal Assistant for Senior Management including wider business experience as well
Articulate, personable, professional, presentable and supportive
Highly computer literate: including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, be able to adapt quickly to new software packages/technology
Knowledge and preferred experience of PowerBi
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to act calmly and rationally and have a mature approach to problem solving
An enthusiastic team playerIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its
entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all
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