Personal Assistant

Banham are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Board of Directors. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

As the Personal Assistant you will provide vital administrative support to executive directors within the organisation, assisting with a variety of tasks to ensure efficient operations and seamless communication.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with the executive team and gain valuable experience in a dynamic Family Business.

**Who are we?**

Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values**: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference**. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years.

**What can you bring to Banham?**

**Your experience within as a Personal Assistant or working in an Office management and / or similar role will enable you to evidence**:

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.

The main responsibilities will be (not limited to):
**Administrative Support**: Assist directors with various administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, managing calendars, and organising meetings and appointments.

**Communication**: Serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications, screening calls, responding to inquiries, and relaying messages in a professional manner.

**Document Management**: Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and accessibility of documents and records.

**Meeting Coordination & Hospitality**: Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling, room bookings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing follow-up action items as needed.

**Office Management**: Managing office supplies and ensuring the office and meeting rooms are clean, organised and fully operational.

This is a role where a creative and proactive individual willing to learn and develop their skills could grow and gain invaluable experience with exposure to an Executive team.

**What will you get in return?**

You will be entitled to a competitive salary of **£35K - 40K PA**(DoE) and a great range of benefits including:

- 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
- Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
- Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)
- Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)
- Hybrid working (dependent on location and role - 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)
- Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period
- Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
- Sick Pay that increases with length of service
- Byond card - a **workplace benefit** to access **exclusive offers and discounts** on your everyday spend.
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
- Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens)
- Up to 50% off Banham products
- Banham Social Events
- An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment.
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries.
- Charity events throughout the year - Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.

If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click **APPLY** now to register your interest.
- Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to