Personal Assistant to Directors

What you'll do This is a hybrid role, however the ideal candidate needs to be based locally as there will be a regular requirement to work from our office in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a pivotal role within the Toolstation Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you'll report into the Executive Assistant and support them with day-to-day management and administration of a variety of the team’s activities. This is a great opportunity to add value by taking a proactive, detailed, planned and forward-thinking approach, it’s a truly varied role too – one that demands the ability to develop close working relationships with the SLT, as well as senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels across the business. In short, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for both personal and career development.  This position will require weekly travel to various sites across Toolstation and occasionally beyond. Day-to-day Supporting. Supporting the Executive Assistant (EA) with providing assistance to the Senior Leadership Team as well as the Managing Director as and when required. . Taking an active role in assisting the EA/SLT with ad-hoc projects . Organising. Prioritising the requests and agendas of the SLT, organising and scheduling meetings and clearly differentiating between work that is important versus what is urgent. Booking and managing business travel arrangements, including flights, transportation and hotels. Preparation.  Preparing meeting agendas, pre-meeting documentation and presentations. Collaborating.  Working with the SLT on expenses, diary support, external and internal engagements, communications, presentations and interactions with the board, customers, suppliers and partners. What you'll bring Communication . You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build relationships and work with a variety of stakeholders. An eye for detail.  You have strong attention to detail and accuracy and a broad understanding of business planning and budget cycles. Organisational skills. You’re well-organised, with diary management skills, a flair for planning and a focus on maximising time and ease. The ability to work under pressure.  You’re great at managing shifting priorities and working to tight deadlines. Adaptable. You can adapt to change and take advantage of new opportunities.  What you'll get You’ll find every opportunity to be yourself and to bring your personality and potential to work. Wherever you join us there will be opportunities to take your career wherever you want – up the ladder, across the business or into another role in the Travis Perkins Group. And because we want to do our best for you, you’ll be supported all the way with training and development – including access to our very own Toolstation Academy programmes. Plus, you'll receive some of the best benefits in retail. So, as well as 22 days’ holidays + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, we offer a bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, save and buy as you earn, 20% discounts across all Travis Perkins companies, financial education and support, recognition awards and discounts at over 1000 other retailers.