Role: Personal Assistant
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (with some flexibility required)
Location: Head Office, Mayfield
About The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and professional Personal Assistant to provide executive support to our Managing Director. This is a pivotal role that ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the MD’s office, enabling them to focus on strategic business priorities.
You will be the first point of contact for all communications, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare important documents and reports for Board and senior management meetings.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our leadership team and make a real difference in the success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the MD’s diary, prioritising and scheduling meetings effectively
2. Act as the first point of contact for all internal and external communications
3. Prepare agendas, reports, and presentations for Board and management meetings
4. Coordinate travel, accommodation, and itineraries
5. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
6. Track deadlines, follow up on actions, and ensure completion
7. Prepare expense claims, purchase orders, and other admin documentation
8. Support the MD research, and data collation
9. Liaise with other members of the Executive Team and Board as required
10. Plan and coordinate key business events
What We’re Looking For
11. Detail-orientated with excellent organisational and time management skills
12. Professional when dealing with confidential or sensitive information
13. A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
14. Calm, composed, and able to manage competing demands and work under pressure
15. Proactive with a “get up and go” attitude - able to make things happen
16. Comfortable working with senior leaders and liaising across all levels of the business
17. Proficient in IT (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
18. Experience supporting Board-level executives, taking minutes, and coordinating events (Desirable)
19. Business Administration or PA welcome (transferable skills also welcomed)
20. A valid driving licence is required, as occasional travel to other depots may be necessary
What We Offer:
21. Competitive salary, paid weekly
22. Training and professional development support
23. Opportunity to work closely with the Executive Team
24. A collaborative and supportive working environment
25. Access to company benefits and wellbeing initiatives
26. Career progression opportunities within the business
27. Employee Benefit Scheme
28. Be part of a company committed to safety, sustainability, and supporting its people
Who Are We?
The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet.
As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide essential waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.
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