Anglian Water Services
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Senior Administrative Assistant / Commercial Director PA (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid working (Peterborough, with 3 days in the office) Hours: Full-time (flexible for part-time) Salary: Circa £35k (depending on skills and experience)
About the Role
Be the driving force behind the Commercial Director, ensuring priorities stay on track while delivering major infrastructure programmes. As a trusted partner in Major Infrastructure Delivery (MID), you’ll:
- Support critical projects, such as Coastal Waters, Programme Delivery Partner, and the Major Projects Framework
- Operationalise the Director’s priorities, collaborating closely with senior leadership
- Drive efficiency in executive support, project coordination, and office administration
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Strategic Coordination
- Serve as the Commercial Director’s right-hand, managing a complex internal diary and ensuring all commitments are flagged, prioritised, and escalated appropriately
- Oversee meeting coordination, capturing actions, and tracking progress across commercial functions
- Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders—professional, discreet, and confident in representing the Director
- Anticipate needs, proactively resolving challenges to prevent delays
Documentation & Communication
- Produce high-quality presentations, reports, and correspondence to support decision-making
- Draft and execute communications for internal/external stakeholders while maintaining diplomatic tone
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People & Organisational Development
- Support internal processes, including new-starter onboarding, team events, and cultural initiatives
- Lead people-related administrative activities, fostering collaboration and motivation
Office & Logistical Support
- Manage travel, events, and dynamic logistics in a fast-moving environment
- Maintain an organised office environment, ensuring systems and resources align with operational needs
Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Proven track record as a PA or Senior Administrative Assistant supporting senior leaders
- Exceptional organisational skills with precision under pressure—balancing multiple urgent priorities
- Rock-solid communication—building trust with diverse stakeholders through clarity and confidence
- Discretion and diplomacy—exhibiting integrity and sensitive handling of sensitive information
- Self-motivated nature—proactively tackling problems before they arise
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including spreadsheet mastery
- Advantageous: experience with people management, onboarding, or HR-related processes
- Strong team player with an adaptable, solution-focused mindset
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing
- Comprehensive private healthcare
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- 25 days annual leave, rising with service and purchasable days
- Life assurance (up to 8x salary); personal accident cover (up to 5x salary)
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- Financial & Social Perks
- Generous double-match pension scheme (21% total contribution: you contribute 7%, Anglian Water contribute 14%)
- Flexible pay: Family-friendly maternity/adoption leave (26 weeks full pay), paternity/partner leave (4 weeks paid)
- Bonus scheme & shared parental leave pay
- Supportive additional benefits for security and lifestyle balance
Why Anglian Water?
Join a team spearheading major infrastructure transformation and shaping a sustainable future. This opportunity offers immediate impact, professional growth, and:
- Collaborative leadership in engineering, sustainability, and social prosperity
- Work-life balance backed by a flexible, supportive culture
- Alignment with our core values—innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity
Equality & Diversity
Anglian Water is fiercely committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or long-term condition and require adjustments during your application, contact usourcing@anglianwater.co.uk.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Your up-to-date CV
- A cover letter outlining your excitement for the role, relevant skills, and passion to drive the Commercial Director’s priorities
Closing Date: 16 July 2026
Successful applicants will undergo employment checks (references, DBS, driving checks, right-to-work). For privacy info: [Privacy Notice].
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