Regional Secretary

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom DPD Group UK Full time

Company Description

  • Contract: Permanent / 37.5 Hours Per Week
  • Salary: £28,970
  • Location: Reading, RG2 0SL
  • Days of Work: Monday
  • Friday
  • Working Hours: :30


Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service.

You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.


When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer centric, inclusive, sustainable and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do.

Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again

  • DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer_


Our Regional Manager is looking for a top class Secretary to join him here at the Nation's favourite parcel delivery company.

We are looking for an excellent performer who has a creative flair and the ability to produce great Presentations.

We'll also expect you to display all the qualities required to provide a wide ranging and confidential senior level support service, including:

  • Provide secretarial and administration support to the Regional Managers Management team when required.
  • Act as first point of contact for general enquiries, escalations and where possible answer such queries
  • Organise all venues and catering requirements for Regional Team meetings and any other business events as and when required
  • Responsible for producing memos, minutes, letters, recruitment, confidential communication & liaising with internal departments across the business.
  • Record and Monitor company holiday entitlement via the Annual Leave Calendar
  • Register absence and sickness on to the Absence Management System (Itrent)
  • Organising and support the administration of Induction Programmes
  • Generating reports, proposals and presentations using Microsoft Office and Keynote
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive business information
  • Any other tasks as designated by the Regional Manager

About You


To be considered for this role you must have previous secretarial experience ideally gained within a dynamic fast paced organisation whilst operating with absolute integrity, confidentiality and discretion.

Working in an environment where working efficiently under pressure and at pace will be key to your success. Outstanding organisational and planning skills are essential in this role.

In addition, we'll also expect you to have:

  • First rate communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise your workload
  • Working in a timely and professional manner
  • Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.

Additional Information


We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day.

It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability.

To name but a few

  • Holiday trading
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
  • Free onsite car parking for all employees
  • Health Kiosks visiting every location
  • Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
  • Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
  • Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within.

As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.


Salary:
£28,970.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Reading, RG2 0SL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Stantec Full time

    The Barton Willmore now Stantec Reading office is made up of approximately 80 people working in Town Planning, Architecture, Masterplanning, Landscape, Graphic Communication and Practice Management. The office is located in a modern, open-plan and high-quality premises in Central Reading. The office is just 5 minutes' walk from Reading train station, and is...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Expert Recruits Full time

    Expert Recruits are seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to join an excellent Regional Law Firm within their Ascot office.Working within an experienced Litigation team, day to day you'll provide secretarial services to the fee earners within the team, where you'll be involved in a full and diverse workload including many property litigation matters.The firms...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom LR Legal Recruitment Full time

    Commercial Property Legal Secretaryup to £28k DOEReadingOur client is a regional, Legal 500 UK law firm with an impressive international reach situated in the Thames Valley. Their clients find them approachable, supportive and collaborative. As a firm, they invest time to develop deep relationships with theirclients and they actively listen. An excellent...

  • Build Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time

    Role Overview:In a NutshellWe have a new opportunity for a Build Secretary to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Home Counties West, at our Reading office. As our Build Secretary you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the build department and the developments.We are pleased to...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reed Legal Full time

    This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Property Secretary to join a well established regional firm based in ReadingReporting into the Commercial Property Partner you will be directly responsible for supporting the team on all day to day administration activities.What is expected in this role:Be able to work to a high standard and to be organised and...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Barton Willmore, now Stantec Full time

    Regional Support Assistant / Receptionist (Band 1)ReadingPermanentAbout usWith over 2,000 people working in integrated regional teams across Stantec UK and 25,000 worldwide, we plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We believe that nurturing the...

  • EHS Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    EHS Administrator - 6 Month FTCAs an EHS administrator, you will be part of a team that provides general administration and support to the health and safety team.You will be responsible for: To provide comprehensive administration support to ensure the coordination of regular meetings with EHS team members, director generals, regional controllers, area...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - ReadingOur client are a Leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years they are Legal 500 Chambers listed and Lexcel Accredited.The firm have 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and specialise in Residential & Commercial Property, Wills and Probate, Commercial & Civil Litigation and Family & Divorce.The firm...

  • Conveyancer

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - ReadingHybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited. The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...

  • Conveyancer

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, Berkshire, RG1, Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - Reading Hybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited.The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...

  • Conveyancer

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, Berkshire, RG1, Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - Reading Hybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited.The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...

  • Office Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal LLP Full time

    About The Role:We are currently looking to hire an Office Administrator to join our team in Reading. The primary role will be to provide administrative report to the office to include the reception function, additionally as a secondary function provide general ad-hoc secretarial work for the office teams.Whilst previous Administration experience is...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Knee surgery at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicant will support the current delivery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.The...

  • Regional Secretary

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom DPD Group UK Full time

    **Company Description** - Contract: Permanent / 37.5 Hours Per Week - Salary: £28,970 - Location: Reading, RG2 0SL - Days of Work: Monday - Friday - Working Hours: 0800 - 16:30 Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Stantec Full time

    The Barton Willmore now Stantec Reading office is made up of approximately 80 people working in Town Planning, Architecture, Masterplanning, Landscape, Graphic Communication and Practice Management. The office is located in a modern, open-plan and high-quality premises in Central Reading. The office is just 5 minutes’ walk from Reading train station, and...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Rolf Berryman Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY** **READING** **SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000)** Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Barton Willmore Full time

    **Regional Support Assistant / Receptionist** **Reading** **Permanent** **About us** With over 2,000 people working in integrated regional teams across Stantec UK and 25,000 worldwide, we plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We believe that...

  • Build Secretary

    1 week ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time

    Role Overview: **In a Nutshell** We have a new opportunity for a Build Secretary to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Home Counties West, at our Reading office. As our Build Secretary you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the build department and the developments. We are...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Rolf Berryman Full time

    **LEGAL SECRETARY - PRIVATE CLIENT** **READING** **SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000)** Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Private Client department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Boyes Turner Full time

    **Role Description**: We have a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our fast paced but friendly Employment team based in Reading. You will be responsible for providing full support to our Fee Earners as well as delivering an excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.- **Experience/ Attributes required**: **Essential Skills** -...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Advancing People Full time

    Do you have administration experience within the Automotive sector? Are you looking for a front facing and varied role? If so, our established automotive client could have the perfect Regional Administrator role for you! **This rarely available role offers a starting salary of £34,000 plus Car Allowance and company benefits.** Our client offers a...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Reed Legal Full time

    **This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Property Secretary to join a well established regional firm based in Reading!** Reporting into the Commercial Property Partner you will be directly responsible for supporting the team on all day to day administration activities. What is expected in this role: - Be able to work to a high standard and to be...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 months ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal LLP Full time

    **About The Role**: We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focussed individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our Family Team. Based in our Thames Valley office in Reading and reporting to the Legal Support Manager you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the...

  • Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal LLP Full time

    **About The Role**: We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focussed individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our Family Team. Based in our Thames Valley office in Reading and reporting to the Legal Support Manager you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal LLP Full time

    **About The Role**: We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focussed individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our Dispute Resolution Team. - Our large team of dispute resolution solicitors handle a diverse range of issues, and due to our commercial approach, we have a growing national reputation as a...

  • Receptionist

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Barton Willmore, now Stantec Full time

    **Regional Support Assistant / Receptionist (Band 1)** **Reading** **Permanent** **About us** With over 2,000 people working in integrated regional teams across Stantec UK and 25,000 worldwide, we plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We...

  • EHS Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time

    **EHS Administrator - 6 Month FTC** As an EHS administrator, you will be part of a team that provides general administration and support to the health and safety team. You will be responsible for: - To provide comprehensive administration support to ensure the co-ordination of regular meetings with EHS team members, director generals, regional controllers,...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal LLP Full time

    **About The Role**: We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focussed individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our Dispute Resolution Team. Our large team of dispute resolution solicitors handle a diverse range of issues, and due to our commercial approach, we have a growing national reputation as a...

  • Conveyancer

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - Reading Hybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited.The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...

  • Conveyancer

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - Reading Hybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited.The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The simulation date is 31st July 2024 & interview date is 21st August 2024. The successful applicant will be a Palliative consultant working in South Oxfordshire Community team. They will provide clinical leadership of the community teams working alongside another consultant and doctors. There is flexibility in the job plan to meet service delivery and...

  • Team Administrator

    2 months ago


    Reading, United Kingdom Morgan Spencer Full time

    **Team Administrator - Bids and Proposals (Marketing)** **£25,000 - £28,000** **Hybrid working** An exciting new opportunity to join a Global Construction company within their Bids and Proposals team. You will provide administrative support to the Head of Proposals and wider team in a fast-paced, varied role. **This would suit someone who is interested in...

  • Conveyancer

    1 week ago


    Reading, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Residential Conveyancer - Reading Hybrid/Flexible WorkingCentrally located officeFree Car Parking Bonus scheme + exciting career path prospects Friendly and collegiate practice Our client is a leading Thames Valley Law Practice. Established for over 70 years it is well reputed and Lexcel Accredited. The firm has 4 offices throughout Berkshire & Surrey and...