Personal Assistant

• 6 -12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Since 1957, we’ve enriched the lives of millions of young people by delivering inspirational learning through outdoor adventure. We are searching for an incredible Personal Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team in ROSS-ON-WYE.  

THE ROLE 

In this new and exciting role, you’ll utilise your unrivalled organisational skills to provide full secretarial support to members of the PGL Group Operating Board, providing invaluable assistance in streamlining their day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Group People & Culture Director, your responsibilities will include: 

• Email and diary management.
  
• Arranging travel, accommodation and restaurants as required. 
  
• Assisting with document signing, invoices and expenses. 
  
• Providing administrative support with reports, presentations and briefings. 
  
• Any other secretarial support as required.

IS THIS YOU? 

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills. 
  
• An expert multitasker, able to identify priorities and manage workloads. 
  
• High level of integrity and discretion 
• Confident user of IT and MS office. 
  
• Shares our values of QUALITY, RESPECT, TEAMWORK, SAFETY & FUN. 
  
• Previous experience gained within an administrative/customer service role. 

PGL embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

THE PACKAGE 

We are renowned for ourpersonal development & investment in people, we are ready to support you inyour career development, each step of the way! You’ll have all the training youneed to be confident and successful in your role, be equipped with a personaldevelopment plan, and access to nationally recognised qualifications funded byPGL to give your career the very best start.

• Happy holidays - time to recharge and enjoy time away from the workplace. You’ll also enjoy an extra day off on your birthday!
  
• Investing in your future – with sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
  
• Good living, for less - access to big savings and exclusive perks that span a huge range of retailers and service providers. Plus PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops
  
• Take care of mind, body and soul - your wellbeing is top priority, so we’ve created a WELLBEING HUB for all our colleagues alongside access to Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme and health cash plans (Permanent only)
  
• Smart saving, affordable borrowing – access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support when you need it. This includes easy and affordable saving and borrowing directly from your salary, plus useful guides on how to effectively manage your money.
  
• Doing good does you good - paid time-off to volunteer your time to worthwhile causes.

For a full Job Description and Personal Specification please click here.

For any enquiries specific to this role please email hqjobs@pgl.co.uk. 

PGL is committed to the principles of equality anddiversity and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community. However,all PGL colleagues are required to undergo enhanced background checks (known asa DBS), which PGL will pay for. The DBS looks at criminal records, so if youhave a conviction related to violence, drugs or safeguarding this could affectyour application. You can find more information on DBS checks on the gov.ukwebsite.