Job Description

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant looking for your next role? if so please keep reading.



We are looking for someone with considerable experience, who will be able to provide high quality, professional executive support services to our Director of Home Strategy & Sustainability.



The role will be varied and you'll be able to draw on your career experience to really make a difference in the role.



It's likely that no two days will be the same and you'll find yourself -



Providing high quality executive support, including the completion of secretarial and administrative tasks Using your initiative to work independently resolving issues or problems, at times without direct involvement of the Director of Home Strategy & Sustainability. Providing diary management, email monitoring & response, travel and accommodation arrangements, meeting preparation and monitoring follow up actions Undertaking research or lead on projects on behalf of the Property Services Director, where appropriate Generating reports, presentations, policy papers and routine correspondence Planning and organising, meetings, workshops, training as required


You will come to the role with a track record of success in an administrative role, having met challenging objectives, whilst delivering a high level of performance. You will be experienced in managing expectations and working within targets.



You are likely to have extensive experience in building effective working relationships at all levels, ensuring strong collaborative working and growing your network to enhance the service you are able to provide.



You'll be a skilled communicator; handling enquires with confidence and ensuring information is shared effectively and comprehensive records are maintained.



You will be highly organised and won't be phased by changing priorities and will manage your workload effectively to ensure any new deadlines can be achieved.



You will have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office software and will have experience in using databases.



The role may require travel within our operating region, so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required.



Our operating region includes Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and London.



We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:



Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more Enhanced leave We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives


To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.



We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it's subsidiary brands.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.


If you'd like any support please contact the Recruitment Team on

recruitment@aster.co.uk

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