PA to Managing Director

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our West Midlands division, located in Tamworth is looking to recruit an Office Manager and PA to the Managing Director to join the team.

The Person al Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, proactive and confidential support to the Managing Director, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of divisional operations. The role requires excellent organisation, strong IT capability, and a keen eye for detail. The PA will be responsible for full diary and administrative support, coordination of divisional communications, preparation of reports and documentation, and liaison across internal and external stakeholders.

A key part of the role includes supporting HR/People processes, initiating actions in the HR system, tracking the completion of manager tasks, and maintaining accurate people‑related records. The PA will also play a vital role in supporting the delivery of clear, consistent and timely communications to all employees across the Division including site teams, sales offices and office‑based colleagues. This is a fast‑paced and varied role suited to someone who is proactive, highly organised and able to maintain professionalism and discretion at all times.

• Provide comprehensive, proactive PA and secretarial support to the Managing Director, including diary management, drafting correspondence, dictation and coordination of business and personal appointments including organising internal and external meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Managing Director, managing emails, correspondence and telephone enquiries, prioritising urgent matters and ensuring timely, professional responses.
• Prepare, proofread and quality‑check documents, presentations, reports, board papers and meeting packs for the Managing Director and Senior Management Team, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Attend meetings as required, taking accurate minutes and producing professionally presented notes within agreed time frames.
• Support internal communications across the Division by drafting and distributing clear, timely messages and updates to employees across the Division, including those based on construction sites, in sales offices and within the divisional office.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with the Divisional Management Team, Group functions, and other PAs/secretaries to ensure consistency and information flow across the business.
• Collate and prepare monthly divisional reports, including departmental submissions, board documentation and payroll-related information.
• Support HR/People administration processes, including recruitment coordination, onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate attendance, holiday and sickness records, and initiating and tracking actions through the HR system through to completion.
• Maintain efficient filing and archiving systems for Managing Director documentation and divisional employee records, upholding confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
• Organise divisional meetings, training sessions and internal events, and oversee Reception operations, providing guidance and coordination for reception staff.
• Support the management of office facilities, including ordering equipment, coordinating IT and mobile phone requirements, and arranging PAT testing and DSE assessments.
• Carry out ad hoc duties, tasks and errands as required by the Managing Director to support the smooth and efficient running of the Division, demonstrating professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.

• Proven experience in a PA or senior secretarial role supporting Director‑level or senior leadership roles.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively based on divisional and…