Team Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Building Society

Yorkshire Building Society

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

If you thrive working in a dynamic environment and want a role where you can really make a difference, then we think you should read on.

That's because we have a great opportunity for an experienced Team Assistant or PA to join and deliver essential support to our Director of Colleague Experience and the wider People Division.

About The Role
As Team Assistant you'll be part of an exciting team, looking to transform the way we serve colleagues.

The support you provide will enable the Director of Colleague Experience and the wider team to deliver this great work, so it's a role you can be proud of.

You'll be responsible for a range of activities, these include:

Diary and inbox management for your Director, acting as a gatekeeper and managing time effectively
Support preparation for key meetings (such as the Remuneration Committee meeting) and undertaking key document review and proof reading, using Word and PowerPoint
Creating meeting agendas, taking minutes, and managing actions and follow ups
Arranging internal and external meetings and collaborating with Team Assistants, PA's and Senior Leaders across the Society

Alongside this, you will be proactive in supporting the Colleague Experience Leadership Team and engage with them positively.

You'll be working on a hybrid basis, with regular time in our Leeds and potentially Bradford offices.

About You

You'll be an experienced and proactive Team Assistant or PA, with proven examples of embedding yourself effectively within teams and delivering excellent support to one or more directors.

You'll also have;

A high level of Word and PowerPoint ability, as you'll be proof reading and formatting key reports, papers and submissions
Great diary and inbox management experience, with a pragmatic approach to managing and prioritising conflicting priorities and booking travel
You'll be confident, flexible, selfsufficient and enjoy working with a degree of autonomy
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The ability to build great relationships and trust with colleagues at all levels

About us
At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you.

So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We are also passionate to colleagues having the flexibility to work in both the office and at home, so they can deliver the requirements of their role in way that works for them and YBS.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

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Bonus. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we're all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.
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Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
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Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
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My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,

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