At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. 

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Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Assistant/Personal Assistant to join our London office, providing all round support to our Infrastructure division. 

Duties will include: 

• Managing complex travel, complex diary management and confidential correspondence  
• Engagement with clients to arrange meetings 
• International Travel bookings and Visas 
• Event management  
• Support governance process and systems updates 
• Play an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/ clients 
• Manage complex administration requests from internal/ external stakeholders 
• Line management and delegation of administrative tasks to Team Administrators 
• Board/Senior meeting management, inclusive of minute taking 
• Day to day management of office and facilities 
• Assist wider office administration team, including bid support as and when Organising team meetings, ensuring the management team are well-prepared. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience of providing support at Board level 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in providing support to others 
• Experience of minute taking 
• Organising board meetings 
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise 
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 
• Experience of liaising with clients 
• Experience of dealing with confidential material 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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