Total 2 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join Reading Borough Council on a permanent basis - this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to a vibrant and ever evolving community in Reading! Reading is a great place to live and to work, as part of 'Team Reading' you will have an opportunity to play an individual role in making Reading, and the council, a successful and vibrant place.

Your new role
Reading Borough Council are seeking a dynamic and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join the estates and strategic property team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting valuations and managing estate work across Reading Borough Council's property portfolio. Your expertise will help the council to optimise property assets and support strategic decision-making moving forwards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess a degree in estate management, surveying, or a related or equivalent qualification. In addition, you will need to be a current member of RICS, and also be a RICS Registered Valuer.

What you'll get in return
A job at Reading Borough Council will offer an opportunity to make a difference, continue to grow professionally, and to find an excellent balance between home life and your professional endeavours. Last year, 93% of staff at Reading Borough Council gave positive feedback specifically regarding the hybrid and flexible working opportunities available at the council. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of continuous professional development, excellent annual leave entitlement, and you'll also have access to the local government pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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Senior PA (Construction Workstream Coordinator)

Reporting and Location

• This role reports to the Associate Director Business and Operational Support
• This role has no direct reports.
• The roles are based at the Company offices in Reading with optional hybrid working up to 3 days per week.

Job Summary

• Diary and Scheduling: Manage the schedules for the Construction Workstream Lead and other Senior Consultants, including internal and Senior Management Team meetings, promptly accepting and rescheduling meeting requests.
• Business Travel Arrangements: Book travel arrangements (flights, transport, accommodation) as needed.
• Monthly Reports and Presentations: Prepare reports and presentations for management and internal meetings, ensuring progress on the Workstream Lead's meeting actions.
• Work Logs and Trackers: Maintain internal work logs and workstream trackers, updating task lists and project dashboards daily.
• Client Proposals and Agreements: Administer new client proposals and agreements, ensuring correct follow-through and tracking of additional work.
• Team Coordination: Communicate with team members regarding new project resourcing, coordinating project flow and tracking progress to completion.
• Meeting Support: Prepare meeting agendas, conduct research, and provide meeting notes for both internal and external client meetings.
• Proofreading and Formatting: Review and format correspondence, letters, and proposals from templates.
• Email Monitoring: Monitor the Workstream Lead's incoming and outgoing emails, ensuring relevant communication is copied into client public folders.
• Client Liaison: Interact with clients and business contacts related to meetings and project updates.

Skills and Qualifications

• Self-Motivated and Resilient: The ideal candidate should exhibit self-motivation, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset. They should have the confidence to make decisions.
• Senior PA Support/Coordinator Background: Prior experience in senior PA support or coordination roles is essential.
• Organizational Skills and Clear Communication: Strong organisational skills and clear communication abilities are necessary.
• Initiative and Task Management: The role requires proactive initiative and effective task management, especially in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams is crucial.
• Excel Expertise: Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, graphing, formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards, are essential.
• Power BI Advantage: Familiarity with Power BI would be advantageous.
• Diary Management and Project Scheduling: Experience in diary management and project scheduling is important.
• Attention to Detail and Professionalism: Accuracy and professionalism are key attributes.
• Team Engagement and Stakeholder Management: Collaborating effectively with the team and managing stakeholders is vital.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk