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Personal Assistant/ Project Support @ EDF UK

Bridgwater, gbOnsiteFull-timePosted 34 days ago

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About this role

Location: Site- based at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Full- time

£40,000 - £45,000

Are you someone who thrives on supporting senior leaders, bringing structure to complex environments, and making a meaningful impact through exceptional organisation and discretion? Do you enjoy being at the heart of a fast‑paced operation where no two days are the same? At EDF, Success is Personal — and as a PA to Director, your contribution will help keep a critical programme moving forward, your way.

The Opportunity

In this highly visible role, you’ll provide comprehensive personal assistant support two Programme Directors within our Nuclear New Build business, while also offering administrative support to their direct reports and the wider leadership team as required. Your ability to manage complex diaries, prepare high‑quality meeting packs, co‑ordinate logistics, and handle sensitive information with tact and integrity will be central to the effectiveness of the programme and senior stakeholders you support.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this permanent role is based in #Bridgwater 5 days per week, supporting a major UK infrastructure programme within EDF’s Nuclear New Build team. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, peers, and internal stakeholders in a professional, collaborative environment, contributing to EDF’s journey towards An Electric Britain.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your PA expertise in a demanding and high‑profile setting. From managing documentation and governance processes to liaising with finance, HR, and external parties, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration across the team — while continuing to build your skills and professional confidence.

Who You Are

We’re looking for an experienced Personal Assistant who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable operating in a complex, senior‑stakeholder environment. To be shortlisted, you need to offer…

Proven experience providing PA or high‑level administrative support to senior leadersAdvanced diary and itinerary management skills in a fast‑paced environmentExperience preparing meeting packs, reports, correspondence, and professional documentationThe ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrityStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, multitask, and work independentlyExperience working collaboratively within an admin or PA team to manage workload peaks and cover

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing full PA support to two Programme Directors and administrative support to their direct reportsManaging complex diaries, meetings, travel, accommodation, and itinerariesPreparing, maintaining, and organising documents, records, and filing systemsProducing minutes, reports, presentations, and correspondence to a professional standardLiaising with finance, HR, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support smooth day‑to‑day operations

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a salary between £40000- £45,000 dependent on experience, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st May.

#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #LI-Onsite #Bridgwater #DestinationNuclear

Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards An Electric Britain.

Skills

OtherNot ApplicableOil And Energy

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