Personal Assistant

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Building Society Full time

_Personal Assistant Opportunity_
We have a new opportunity for a Personal Assistant (PA) to our Chief Operating Officer


This is a really exciting time to join Yorkshire Building Society as we continue to transform and shape our future and this role is in the very heart of that.

You will bring your strong PA experience gained from providing support to a Senior Director or Chief in a similar sized organisation along with a high degree of confidentially and discretion.


As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss your working hours however due to the requirements of this role we do require someone to join our team on a full time basis, with the ability to be flexible as required to assist our Chief Operating Officer.

You will need to be able to commute to our Leeds head office as required.

About the role


As a personal assistant to our Chief Operating Officer, you will work closely on a day-to-day basis to provide a wide range of executive support to ensure the effective running of activities and responsibilities.

You will also be responsible for supporting our Directors within the division by obtaining appropriate materials for our committees and offer administrative support across the department when required.

Technology is at the heart of division and is essential to the way that we work with one another.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be constantly adapting to and using technology to drive efficient and effective PA support to the COO and in support of the wider division.


You will be required to provide effective diary management such as making appointments and travel arrangements, forward planning of meetings and other work activities.


You will be involved in screening internal and external calls for the Chief Officer and referring on to other relevant areas where appropriate.

You will be responsible for preparing and co-ordinating the departmental team meetings in terms of agendas, discussion papers and action points.


In this role, we will require you to manage the Board paper process for the Chief Officer in collaboration with the CEO and the committee secretary whilst proactively chasing actions assigned by the Chief Officer to direct reports or third party contacts.


About you


You must have previous experience working as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant for Senior Director or Chief in a similar sized organization.

You will be experienced in using the Microsoft Office suite including Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

You must maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times.

Be highly organised, used to working at pace, with excellent attention to detail and be able to to deliver to tight deadlines at short notice.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse effectively with senior stakeholders and third parties.

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.

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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