Personal Assistant

Why Arup?

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

This role presents an exciting opportunity to provide high level PA support to two of Arup’s Business Leaders. You will play a vital role, working in partnership with the Leaders to develop, plan and deliver their strategy for the Property, SIT and Social Infrastructure teams across the North and NWY regions, as well as providing day to day administrative support.

The role includes extensive diary and inbox management, liaison with colleagues globally, and will require a high level of organisation from someone with a proactive approach. This role will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to take responsibility for their own projects and development alongside supporting and contributing to the success and efficient operation of the Business Leaders they will be supporting.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of both the local teams and the business, working in partnership with the leaders to deliver their goals

This role offers a dynamic work experience, as the successful candidate will be expected to travel between our Sheffield and Edinburgh offices

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Poses previous experience at supporting at leadership level with a proven record of excellent PA skills
• Have the ability to work and function effectively as an integral part of the Business Ops team as well as the wider Geographical teams, in addition to being able to initiate and drive projects on your own with minimal supervision
• Have an interest in Business Development
• Who can demonstrable ability to look strategically ahead (3 to 6 months)

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Email me at Emmah.Ligunya@arup.com. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you.'

Rewards and Benefits

We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.

As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an Inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

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Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our UK Application Process page. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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