Personal Assistant

Our People function is on a journey of embedding new ways of working to ensure we remain ambitious, agile and able to support the business achieving its priorities.

We have a great opportunity for a proactive and self-starting PA to provide 1:1 support to our busy Chief People Officer, who heads up the People Division. Working alongside a fantastic Chief Officer PA team, giving you great exposure to our executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

Key responsibilities are:

• Extensive diary management often with last minute changes
• Full inbox management with accountability for completion of CPO actions
• Managing Board and committee paper process in collaboration with the CPO's Business Manager.
• Arranging regular travel within the UK
• Being the main gatekeeper and point of contact for key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Support the coordination of departmental projects and initiatives.
• Work well and collaboratively as a key member of the Chief Officer PA team and provide PA holiday cover when needed to other members of the Executive team.

Please Note: You will be required to work from the office 23 days per week, aligning with the CPO's schedule when they are based in Leeds (and occasionally Bradford).

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience as a Senior PA supporting executives at a senior level. Experience within a People/HR function, ideally in a financial services or regulated environment, is desirable.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work at pace, manage ambiguity, and proactively identify and drive opportunities that support the CPO and the wider People Division in delivering the People Plan
• A calm and professional approach under pressure, with the ability to build strong and effective stakeholder relationships
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to communicate confidently at all levels, both internally and externally, representing YBS in a credible and professional manner when engaging with stakeholders across the business and beyond

About us

At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Olivia Lambert at