AddressWe are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world and we know that when considering a career move it is vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals. A place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond https://www.wsp.com/en-gl
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?
- Professional problem solver. Expert level communicator. Impeccable organiser. These are just a few attributes of a WSP Personal Assistant.
- Responsible for providing professional administrative and business support to (up to 5) Business Unit Directors, this is an exciting and varied role.
- There is really no such thing as an average day for a WSP PA but as a snapshot, some of your typical tasks might include (but are not restricted to);
- Diary management across multiple time zones
- International and domestic travel booking
- Project management
- Meeting and event co-ordination
- Internal communications
- Purchases and expenses
- Preparation of presentations; marketing materials; reports
- HR tasks – onboarding and inductions.
You will gain invaluable insight and experience of working for one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms and will work with internal stakeholders across our many and varied different functions.
YOUR TEAM
- With clearly defined career pathways and exciting opportunities to develop, the team is made up of Business Support Partners (BSPs), Personal Assistants (PAs), Business Support including travel and accessibility specialists, Graphics and Concierge. As a PA, you will report to the Business Support Partner.
- You will be able to meet your colleagues, share tips and best practice, proactively contribute to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, and get involved in new initiatives and ideas. Depending on your Directors and their individual requirements, you will be expected to work from the office 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home for 2 days a week.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Have a minimum of 10 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English. A-Levels or equivalent is desirable.
- Fully conversant to an advanced level in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
The right candidate will;
- Display a flexible and adaptable approach
- Have excellent prioritisation skills,
- Have experience in a similar role,
- Be very comfortable using your own initiative,
- Have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other colleagues
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
