Job Description
What you'll be doing?
Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
The role provides high-level administrative and organisational support to the Group Sales & Marketing Director and the Group Operations & Change Director. The role ensures the smooth running of departmental activities, effective communication across the business, and efficient management of key documentation and meetings.
Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for the Group Sales & Marketing and Group Operations & Change Director, managing correspondence, emails, and phone calls with professionalism and confidentiality.
* Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, site visits, and travel arrangements.
* Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations for internal and external meetings.
* Anticipate requirements and proactively manage priorities, ensuring the Directors are fully briefed and prepared.
* Coordinate internal communications between the Directors, their departments and other internal teams
* Manage expense claims, purchase orders, and budget tracking for the Group Sales & Marketing and Operations and Change functions.
* Organise departmental events, workshops, and conferences.
* Support the onboarding of new team members
What You’ll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Professional, discreet, and trustworthy.
* Proactive and solution-oriented with a “can-do” attitude.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant/PA supporting senior leadership.
* Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident in managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Benefits
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
Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure
Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.
Private medical cover
Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.
Pension
First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
Annual Health Assessment
All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
Financial Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
Lifestyle Benefits
Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.
So much more…
From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.