Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant - Construction

Location: Bishop''s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Full-time | Permanent | Office-based, 5 days per week

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a busy and established construction business based in Bishop''s Stortford.

This is a key support role, working closely with the Operations Manager and providing high-level administrative, organisational and day-to-day PA support.

We are specifically looking for someone who has previous experience within the construction industry and understands the fast-paced nature of working within a construction environment.

The Role

As Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to the Operations Manager, helping to keep the day-to-day operation organised, efficient and running smoothly.

This is a varied role that will require someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full PA and administrative support to the Operations Manager
• Managing a busy diary, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments
• Organising and preparing meetings, including agendas and documentation
• Managing correspondence, emails and telephone calls
• Preparing documents, reports, presentations and other business information
• Taking minutes and following up on actions where required
• Coordinating internal and external communications
• Assisting with the organisation and management of projects and operational tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Managing confidential and commercially sensitive information
• Coordinating with clients, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Assisting with general operational administration
• Helping to ensure deadlines and key actions are followed up
• Providing wider administrative support to the senior management team when required

About You

We are looking for an experienced PA who is confident working in a construction or built-environment environment.

You will need to be comfortable dealing with senior people, managing competing priorities and taking ownership of your workload without needing constant direction.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised and methodical
• Professional and confident in their communication
• Proactive and able to anticipate what needs to be done
• Comfortable working in a busy construction environment
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
• Excellent at managing diaries, deadlines and competing priorities
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Confident dealing with people at all levels
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Calm under pressure and capable of managing last-minute changes
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and general business systems

Essential Experience

Previous experience within the construction industry is essential.

We would ideally like to see experience working as a:

• Personal Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Senior Administrator
• Business Support Manager
• Office Manager
• PA to a Director, Operations Manager or senior construction professional

Experience within a main contractor, fit-out contractor, interiors business, subcontractor, developer, construction consultancy or related construction organisation would be highly relevant.

You should already understand the terminology, pace and demands of the construction industry and be comfortable dealing with contractors, clients, suppliers and senior management.

Location

This is a fully office-based role, 5 days per week, from offices in Bishop''s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Candidates must therefore be able to commute comfortably to Bishop''s Stortford on a daily basis.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction PA to take on a varied and important role within an established business.

You will work closely with senior management, have significant responsibility within the day-to-day operation and become a key point of support to the Operations Manager.

If you are an organised, proactive PA with genuine construction-sector experience and are looking for a long-term role where you can make a real difference, we''d like to hear from you.