Pa to The Cfo

**PA to the CFO**

Castle Water is one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the utilities sector. We are a disruptive new entrant and market leader in the water market.

Our PA to the CFO salary will range from £25000 to £30000 per year and will be dependent on experience. We offer a hybrid working model where most roles can be undertaken through a combination of home and office working.

We can promise you a hardworking and lively environment which will equip you with skills that could be used across many areas of the business. You can expect to be part of a collegial and supportive team, with a strong emphasis on knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, mutual respect, and personal development.

When we offer you a post, we will help and support you in your work, but be prepared to learn through doing the role as much as undergoing formal training. These posts are for applicants with confidence and initiative as well as the maturity required to take responsibility and make decisions and be confident of their own abilities and potential.

This is a 12-month maternity cover position. Start date Monday 31st July (sooner if possible so that a full handover can be facilitated)

**Key responsibilities**
- Meeting coordination: ensuring everything is set for meetings, all attendees have their invites and all relevant documentation is sent both pre and post meetings as appropriate
- Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality
- Arranging and coordinating travel
- Liaises directly with senior management, internal and external stakeholders and the CEO’s office.
- To manage all administrative and PA duties for the CFO. This will include providing and receiving sometimes complex and sensitive information, using reassurance and influencing skills to manage communications sensitively with all stakeholders (internal and external)
- To deal independently with routine yet complex business matters in a professional and prompt manner without reference to the CFO
- To be the first point of contact for the CFO, managing internal and external enquiries.
- Assist with the production of the Reports for the CFO Office
- Proactively build and maintain positive relationships with directors, associated colleagues and external contacts
- Have a strong PA background working as a PA at a senior level.
- Be able to hit the ground running with this very busy role.
- Have excellent attention to detail, good computer skills and always be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Be proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Have comprehensive administration skills with excellent attention to detail including the ability to take minutes of meetings.
- Have a confident and professional manner, as well as good Influencing skills.
- Be self-motivated, have strong organisational skills and have great communication skills.
- Have (and maintain) a flexible/adaptable approach.
- Be able to remain calm under pressure.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all work-related matters.

**About the Company**

Castle Water is one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the utilities sector. Our customers include some of the largest companies and public sector bodies in the UK

Castle Water aims to deliver the best customer service in the sector. Creating positive interactions in the workplace and between our employees and our customers will help ensure our company continues to draw new and retain existing customers. Not only have we just achieved our 15,000th5* Trust Pilot review, but we are also winners of the recent Customer Service Excellence Award for the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards.

Castle Water has a track record of providing excellent customer service, and of developing innovative approaches to utility supply. We have more 5* reviews on Trustpilot than all other water retailers combined. We pride ourselves on being transparent and treating customers fairly.

Our head office is based in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, within easy commuting distance of both Perth and Dundee. We are embedded in the local community and participate in many local events and activities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to adhere to government guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Application question(s):

- Do you live within commuting distance of Blairgowrie?
- What is your status for eligibility to work in the UK?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blairgowrie, PH10 7BH