Company Description
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Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week
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Location: Smethwick B66 1BY
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Days of Work: Monday to Friday
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Working Days: 09:00 - 5:30
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Hybrid - Must be in the office 3 says per week (flexible on days)
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
Purpose of Position
To provide Secretarial service to the Managing Director of Out of Home. This will include managing day to day communication/phone calls, producing memos, letters, documents and minutes of meetings as required.
Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility
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You must be an excellent performer who has a creative flair and the ability to produce excellent presentations.
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The ability to manipulate numerical data for presentations and reports would be advantageous.
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Be the key liaison between the Director/Managers/Customers and Stakeholders.
We’ll also expect you to display all the qualities required to provide a wide ranging and confidential senior level Personal Assistant Support service, including:
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Comprehensive diary and in-box management.
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Booking travel trains/flights
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Arranging events/meetings on and off site.
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Arranging visits, where required.
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Arranging hotel accommodation.
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Ordering stationery.
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Raising Purchase Orders.
Qualifications
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:
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A high level of PC/IT expertise, particularly in respect of Keynote or PowerPoint applications and the production of presentations.
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First rate communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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You must be organised
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Able to operate with absolute integrity, confidentiality and discretion.
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Liaising with internal and external contacts in regards to projects and meetings.
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Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
Additional Information
Remuneration and Benefits:
Alongside a competitive salary, company car or generous car allowance, Bonus and PMI we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability.
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Holiday trading
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Enhanced maternity and paternity package
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Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
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Free onsite car parking for all employees
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Vitality at Work
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Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
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Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
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Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
