What you'll be doing? 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. What you'll need? To be successful you will have: Experience of working in a secretarial/PA role to a Director. Proficient with MS Office programs which include power point, 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 Experience with arranging corporate events (charity and fundraising events and seminars) Discretion as a key attribute Line management responsibility for reception team An interest in mental health and wellbeing Our Company and Benefits We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us. As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer: Competitive Salary 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) Choice of Flexible Benefits Enhanced Family Friendly Policies