Personal Assistant

The Role - PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Hybrid Working Remote / Office The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to two members of the executive team.Key Accountabilities Regular and proactive communication with your executive members to understand their workload/issues and proactively assist where possible. Creation of presentation material for internal and external audiences – including storage and re-use of material where appropriate for efficiency.Inbox management, monitoring and responding on behalf of your executive member where appropriateEnsuring your executive members schedule is balanced to cover all corporate objectives and line management requirementsDiary management. Coordination and communication with PAs of senior external stakeholders.Organising of internal and external events and meetings, including accumulation and distribution of papers.Handling travel arrangements and monthly expenses. Work within a PA team and cover for holidays/sickness where appropriateWhat will you be doing? Ability to deliver core PA activities to the highest standard and accuracyStrong initiative and proactive in finding solutionsAn adept and confident communicator with strong inter-personal skills, effective in dealing with people at all levelsDiplomatic and level-headed whilst maintaining confidentiality at all timesCourteous with a collaborative and tolerant working styleSelf-starter who is enthusiastic, willing and able to take on responsibility. Highly organised, pragmatic and reliable, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailWhat are we looking for? Word (Advanced)Excel (intermediate)PowerPoint (Advanced)What's in it for you? Become part of our team at DCC and you’ll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. It all adds up to make DCC a great place to work. Hard work deserves great benefits, and we offer our colleagues a range of reasons to enjoy their time at DCC:· Bonus scheme· Pension· Private medical insurance· Extensive personal development and training opportunities· Hybrid working· Flexible holidays – increase your standard 25 days by purchasing extra days· Dental plan· Cycle to work scheme· Childcare vouchers· Headspace free membership – a popular mindfulness app· Season ticket travel loan· Charity days· Retail discounts· Discounted gym membership· RAC discount· Income protection schemeThe company At the Data Communications Company, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. We have built the secure infrastructure that’s supporting the mass roll-out of smart meters across the country. Our universal, secure network will be in 30 million homes and small businesses, making it the largest network in Britain. So it’s a truly exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a team that’s supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy, and helping to ensure an affordable, secure, and sustainable energy supply for the future.Operating independently of its parent company, Capita plc*, the DCC is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We’re directed by the Department for Business and regulated by OFGEM. We collaborate with the Government and leading telco and utility industry service providers to help protect consumers and give them better energy choices. A finalist in the Top Workplace Awards in 2018, we reward professionals who thrive in an environment of change and innovation. Watch this about DCC video and if it ignites your interest, apply below.What to do now Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact