Regional Secretary

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Jun 2022
Closes
22 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Regional Secretary
Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7
Working Pattern: Days (Monday - Friday Only)
Company Description
DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over GBP2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
Job Description
Our Regional Manager is looking for a top class Secretary to join him here at the Nation s favourite parcel delivery company. We are looking for an excellent performer who has a creative flair and the ability to produce great Presentations.
Our Regional Manager is primarily based at our site in Stoke (ST1 5GP) but they are also responsible for a number of depots in the North West to include Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington and Middleton so we can be quite flexible with where your base location is.
We ll also expect you to display all the qualities required to provide a wide ranging and confidential senior level support service, including:
Provide all secretarial and administrative support to the Regional Manager, including diary management within Google calendar, opening and responding to emails/post, accommodation booking and other day-to-day communication
Provide secretarial and administration support to the Regional Managers Management team when required.
Act as first point of contact for general enquiries, escalations and where possible answer such queries
Organise all venues and catering requirements for Regional Team meetings and any other business events as and when required
Responsible for producing memos, minutes, letters, recruitment, confidential communication & liaising with internal departments across the business.
Record and Monitor company holiday entitlement via the Annual Leave Calendar
Register absence and sickness on to the Absence Management System (I-trent)
Organising and support the administration of Induction Programmes
Generating reports, proposals and presentations using Microsoft Office and Keynote
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive business information
Any other tasks as designated by the Regional Manager
Qualifications
About You
To be considered for this role you must have previous secretarial experience ideally gained within a dynamic fast paced organisation whilst operating with absolute integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
Working in an environment where working efficiently under pressure and at pace will be key to your success. Outstanding organisational and planning skills are essential in this role. In addition, we ll also expect you to have:
Have high level of PC/IT expertise, particularly in respect of Keynote or PowerPoint applications and the production of professional graphic presentations
First rate communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise your workload
Working in a timely and professional manner
Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
Additional Information
Job Specifics
A full drivers licence would be preferred as some travel and occasional overnight stays maybe required from time to time
Remuneration
Your package will include an excellent basic salary. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000 s of retailers.
DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.
If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer