Job Description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Yorkshire Division, located in Leeds is looking to recruit a Construction Secretary to join the Division's Construction team.

The Role

The role of Construction Secretary supports the Construction Director in the day to day running of the office and provides secretarial and administration support to the construction department.

Principal accountabilities of the Construction Secretary role include:

Deal with telephone and e-mail enquiries, organising meetings and diary management as and when required. Prepare meeting schedules. Type all correspondence generated by the Construction Director and Construction team including; letters, memos, meeting minutes, specifications, board reports, health and safety documentation and new site set up notifications. Maintain attendance and overtime working records for site staff. For new sites organise phone connections, provide set up stationary, documentation, signage and necessary paperwork/files and supply PPE. Maintain updates of health and safety procedures, updating and distribution of site safety notices for all sites. Organise staff training as directed by the Construction Director and Construction Managers, maintaining records and the Division's training record. Act as the point of contact for all of the Division's apprentices. Provide relief switchboard and reception cover as and when required.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working within a busy and fast-paced administration role. Experience of working with in the construction industry desirable.

Qualifications and Training

GCSE Maths and English - Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Skills and Aptitude

Good interpersonal skills. Excellent organisation and administration skills, including good attention to detail Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Office based role

In return we can offer you

Competitive salary Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 282169INDE