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PA/Administrator – maternity leave

May 18, 2021 | Comments Off on PA/Administrator – maternity leave

PA/Administrator - maternity leave

Based in Uddingston

Operating throughout Scotland, England and Wales, Breedon's quarries are leading producers and suppliers of bulk aggregates: crushed rock in a variety of grades, bagged aggregates, sand and gravel. Our quarries produce aggregates for a variety of uses in the construction industry.

We are seeking a PA/Administrator to cover a period of maternity leave based at our Uddingston Office. You will provide personal assistance to the Regional Managing Director and also support the Senior Management Team with administration tasks.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: -

  • Provide personal assistance to the Regional Managing Director by acting as first point of contact for dealing with correspondence and phone calls
  • Provide administrative support for the Regional Managing Director including travel arrangements, diary management and processing expense claims
  • Arrange internal and external meetings; notifying attendees, issuing paperwork (agendas & reports), ensure any catering requirements are fulfilled and minute taking
  • Organise events, conferences and away days involving clients, third parties and employees
  • Liaise with the Regional Managing Director regarding forthcoming tasks and deadlines
  • Keep in close contact with the Regional Managing Director and update on issues and outputs on a regular basis
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports for distribution as required
  • Co-ordinate all requests for donations and sponsorship, ensuring that cheques are raised and that the Community Benefits Register is updated
  • Keep the Gifts and Hospitality Register updated
  • Obtain best value rates with hotels close to Regional Offices
  • Carry out miscellaneous tasks to support the Senior Management Team as requested
  • Liaise with Group Directors' PA's as required
  • Support team members and the business in other areas as may be required from time to time.

This is an interesting role for the right individual with experience in a PA role.

You will be pro-active, self-motivated and have the ability to use your own initiative in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent IT skills and be proficient in MS Office packages. You will be logically minded with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work accurately at a detailed level whilst working under pressure. You will be able to manage competing deadlines by estimating time frames and monitoring your own progress; anticipate problems and consider a solution. You will confidently work collaboratively with colleagues and customers on both a formal and informal level.

About us

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

We offer competitive terms and benefits associated with being an employer of choice, including pension and share save option.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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