Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for?
The Technical Assistant will be required to assist in the delivery of the Programme for the Physical Security Enhancements required for two fully funded PCD’s.
This role will be expected to support the Programme Manager & Project Managers to deliver the overall workload in an effective and efficient manner enabling and ensuring that WWU complies with its contractual, legal and regulatory obligations.
We’ll trust you to:
- Provide administrative support and assistance in providing an efficient and effective service to contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
- Assist the Project Managers with monthly reporting, data/records logging and liaison with internal and external parties.
- Operate office systems, process documents, maintain accurate records and access information in support of departmental activities.
- Compile and provide routine information using computer systems as necessary in accordance with relevant procedures and guidelines, in order to provide management with the information they need to effectively make decisions.
- Assist in supporting the Programme Governance Steering Group compliance activities by carrying out clerical duties, meetings, receiving and collating information and processing documents and correspondence in line with guidelines and procedures.
You’ll need to have:
Technical Competencies:
- Numerical and high standard of keyboard skills
- Competent in the use all standard Microsoft and other standard desktop packages
- Administration of complex packages of work
- Understanding of programme management is preferred but not essential
- Able to demonstrable communication skills, both written and oral and work in a team environment
Specific Experience:
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting working practices and capabilities to meet specific demands
- Utilising problem-solving skills to ensure projects-maintenance are delivered, reported on time, and to high standards
We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!
As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary starting at £33,550 rising to £38,341
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
- 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
- “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
- Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
- Enhanced pay for parental leave
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
- Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
- Living Wage Accredited Employer
- Award winning employer for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion
- Annual salary review
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company Sick Pay
- In-house Occupational Health Team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at [email protected] or on 07971 038 982.
You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.
