Personal Assistant to Director (Commercial Property & Construction)
Location: Head Office, Stockton-on-Tees (on-site)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (flexible working hours available)
Industry: Commercial Property & Construction
Salary: Starting from £14 per hour
The role
We're a growing group company specialising in commercial property and operating within the construction industry. We're hiring an exceptional Personal Assistant to a Director to keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role at our Stockton head office with flexibility around start/finish times.
You'll be the Director's right hand—owning diaries, coordinating priorities, handling confidential correspondence, and jumping in wherever needed. You'll also support with CRM updates, invoicing, and ad-hoc paperwork, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Key responsibilities
* Proactive diary/email management; meeting scheduling and travel coordination
* Maintain and update CRM records; pull reports and track actions
* Prepare, issue and chase invoices; liaise with finance on POs, receipts and expenses
* Draft letters, presentations and board packs; minute meetings and follow up actions
* Liaise with contractors, suppliers, agents and professional advisers
* File management and general office administration; ensure compliance documentation is current
* Day-to-day support to the Director across multiple live projects
About you
* Proven experience as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant (ideally supporting senior leadership)
* High time flexibility during the working week; able to respond quickly as priorities change
* Strong organiser with impeccable attention to detail and follow-through
* Confident with CRM software and the MS Office/365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Solid understanding of a fast-paced commercial environment; calm under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication; professional and discreet
Nice to have
* Background in commercial property, construction, or professional services
* Familiarity with invoicing/accounting workflows (e.g., Xero, Sage)
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits
* On-site gym
* Company pension
* Flexible working hours (core collaboration times agreed with your Director)
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata if applicable)
* Friendly, supportive head-office culture with real progression opportunities
How to apply
Email your CV and a short cover note outlining your availability and salary expectations to with the subject "PA to Director – Stockton".
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PA to Director – Stockton