Personal Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional Personal Assistant to join our team in Castleford.

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future.

We are currently recruiting for an organised and efficient Personal Assistant to provide full secretarial and administrative support; being the first point of contact for the Director of Field Operations, as well as working on and co-ordinating a variety of tasks.

Along with a competitive salary, we also offer great benefits such as;

• Enrolment into our excellent pension scheme
• 10% annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent opportunities for career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Effective diary management and scheduling of meetings, conferences, transport, accommodation, and all other associated arrangements.
• Organisation of internal and external meetings and briefings, inviting and briefing participants and anticipating the requirements of the Executive.
• Preparation and circulation of meeting papers, including drafting agendas and taking of minutes/action notes where required.
• Effective management of e-mail and monitoring progress of required responses.
• Supporting the Executive team to meet internal / external communication requirements including event support and provision of associated materials e.g., PowerPoint /delegate packs etc.
• Working with the Executive Support team to meet the expectations of the Chief Executive’s office and the wider Executive.
• Assist the team across the key processing activities of salary / procurement / ordering / logistics and invoicing
• Monthly expenses and Credit card returns.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills – Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Proven relevant experience with excellent I.T. and administration skills.
• Highly reliable and trustworthy individual
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential attributes
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Desirable:

• A calm and professional manner and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Building relationships / team player
• Analytical skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work in order to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines along with the capacity to work from alternative locations if required; and
• The ability to use your own initiative.
• Ideally educated to degree level in business or management or one of the following qualifications:
• Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) - Level 3 Award in Professional PA and Administration Skills.
• LCCI International Qualifications - Private and Executive Secretary's Diplomas.
• Pitman Training - Professional executive PA Diploma.

Job Posted: 14th November 2025

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.