Real Estate Team Assistant- International

About CRH

CRH is a global provider of building materials that builds, connects and improves our world. With approximately 78,500 employees across about 3,390 locations in 28 countries, CRH holds leadership positions in North America and Europe and is committed to delivering resilient and sustainable built environments.

We are looking for an exceptional Team Assistant to support the Director of Real Estate and the wider international real estate leadership team. The role involves diary management, international travel coordination, governance scheduling and day‑to‑day administration to ensure the team operates smoothly.

• Manage a complex international diary, coordinating across multiple time zones and senior stakeholders.
• Organise and facilitate internal and external meetings with senior executives, operating companies, advisors and partners.
• Act as a key point of contact, building strong working relationships across local operating businesses, country and divisional leadership teams, Finance, Legal, Strategy & Development.
• Manage meeting logistics, video‑conferencing set‑up and visitor arrangements.

• Own the scheduling and coordination of recurring governance touchpoints, ensuring the team’s place in senior diaries is secured.
• Manage relationships with PAs and EAs to coordinate reporting slots, pre‑reads and follow‑ups.
• Maintain a forward‑looking governance calendar, anticipating upcoming forums and ensuring the team is prepared and represented.
• Act as the connective tissue between real estate and its wider stakeholder network, keeping governance rhythms on track.

• Arrange complex international travel, including itineraries, site visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for property tours, development reviews and executive visits.
• Provide real‑time support when the team is on the road, anticipating and resolving disruptions proactively.

• Manage expenses, budgets and invoice processes related to real estate activities.
• Support procurement coordination for advisors, consultants and services linked to real estate activity.
• Manage purchase order raising and invoice tracking for the team.

• Extensive personal or team assistance experience supporting Director/VP level in a large, multinational organisation.
• Exceptionally organised, able to juggle competing priorities and adapt as circumstances shift.
• Expertise in complex international travel management and proactive diary management.
• Proven track record managing expenses accurately and efficiently on behalf of senior leaders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with travel booking platforms and expense systems (e.g., Concur) highly desirable.
• Calm under pressure, discreet with confidential information, and energized by variety and pace.

• A culture that values growth, development and internal progression.
• A highly competitive salary package and significant pension contribution.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.