Personal Assistant

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional Personal Assistant to support our Regional Managing Director (RMD) across the North business. This is a fast-paced and varied role where you'll play a critical part in keeping the region running smoothly, supporting senior leadership, and enabling effective work winning activity.

You'll act as a trusted partner to the RMD and Senior Management Team (SMT), ensuring seamless coordination across diaries, travel, communications and key business processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Proactive management of the Regional MD's diary, including meeting coordination, room bookings, client events and internal commitments
• Coordinating travel and accommodation for the RMD and wider senior management team
• Preparing meeting agendas and supporting SMT coordination, including holiday tracking
• Processing expenses on behalf of the RMD
• Supporting and delivering internal communications as delegated
• Coordinating the purchase and delivery of employee celebration gifts
• Managing and sharing key information across the regional leadership team
• Supporting work winning activity, including coordination of client meetings and assisting in bid material production
• Managing your own workload and priorities effectively

What You'll Bring

• Outstanding organisational and diary management skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building strong relationships
• Experience of coordinating travel, events and large-scale diaries
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support wider team initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders
• A high level of professionalism and discretion
• A self-starter who takes ownership and works independently
• Someone committed to continuous self-development and actively engaging in performance and development reviews (PDRs)
• Flexibility to travel across the Northern business stream, including regular visits to Bolton, Birmingham and the North East
• A team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.