Supporting the Group Finance team (inclusive of Internal Audit & Group Tax) in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the business through the provision of efficient and effective administrative support.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a secretarial/admin role
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office programs and a good standard of written English.
• Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided
• Self–disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage several priorities
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Team player, supportive of colleagues and stakeholders
• Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
• Excellent telephone and video conferencing skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels

Responsibilities

• Provide high level and comprehensive support to the Group Director of Finance
• Work closely with the Group Director of Finance to ensure that tasks, such as, diary management, reports, incoming post and correspondence etc are dealt with efficiently
• Arranging PDR Meetings with direct reports for full and half year
• Support with new starter/leavers processes across the Group – level finance activities
• Reconcile and manage expenses for the Group Director of Finance
• Collate Group Finance Contractor and Temps information from Department Heads on a monthly basis for submission
• Manage arrangements for meetings, refreshments, travel etc as required across Group Finance
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure a smooth flow of information and work
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness in the team's data management, filing and administration
• Perform general administration tasks e.g. Long Service Awards, maintaining distribution lists, preparing Group Memo’s, manage and report quarterly on the Gifts and Hospitality register, maintaining organisation charts
• Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties and administrative support for the Group Director of Finance, as and when required e.g. Group Finance Sharepoint and online file structure
• Co-ordinate, organise and oversee Group Finance event planning and hospitality
• Arrange Group Finance ¼ event inc facilitating engagement updates from sub-teams and collating action plans
• Support direct reports with various ad hoc requests
• Involvement in projects as and when required –1 day a week on specific projects to make efficiency and improvements across teams of ways of working

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

About Barratt Homes

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.