Job Title: Construction Secretary
Location: Bowburn, DH6 (Initial Assignment)
Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Construction Secretary and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.
Why Persimmon Homes?
At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Construction Secretary, you'll benefit from:
Competitive salary
5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
Life Cover & Contributory Pension
Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
What is the role?
The purpose of this role is to assist the Construction Director by providing comprehensive secretarial support in a range of administration duties to ensure smooth running of the construction department.
Primary Responsibilities
Producing letters on a range of employee matters, arranging meetings, taking minutes, responding to emails and managing the Construction Director's diary.
Assisting members of the Public, Employees, Senior Management and Board Members effectively and efficiently thereby maintaining the highest standard of customer care and resolving queries to a satisfactory conclusion.
Maintaining the Construction Departments holiday records for weekly employees
Maintaining weekly absence sheets
Liaising with CITB/Colleges regarding Apprentices, keeping their records up-to-date and coordinating annual pay increases
Liaising with Contract Managers and Site Managers informing them of any accidents or incidents on site
Arranging internal and external Health & Safety courses for site staff
Coordinating CSCS cards for site staff
Ensuring the Health & Safety Policy and Procedures are up to date
Preparing and maintaining the Health & Safety filing system
Updating build progress on to COINS
Monitoring green cards/CMLs
What experience do I need?
Previous experience in a similar role essential
Fully conversant with Microsoft Office including, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Experience in managing and prioritising multiple tasks
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