Company DescriptionAt 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 130 countries worldwide.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 are looking for a Personal Assistant, to join our organization in the KSA region. This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA. Prospective candidates are required to have fluent Arabic.Job DescriptionSecretarial and Administrative Support Provide a high quality secretarial and organisational support serviceWord processing correspondence, memos and reportsPrepare presentationsOrganise and maintain effective filing systemsKeep and maintain an accurate record of papers and electronic email correspondenceResponsibility for dealing with maintenance of office equipment and ordering stationeryBid Support Prepare bid submissions including formatting of documents, selecting images, identifying CVs and sourcing case studiesProduction of bid presentation materialEnsure all bids are timely submitted and are of consistent quality as per client instructionsFollow Director’s instructions on any other bid tasksEmail and Phone Call Management Filter general queries, phone calls and invitations to the Director by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriateDevelop and maintain effective electronic email filing systemHighlight urgent correspondence and print attachmentsPrepare correspondence on behalf of the Director, including the drafting of general repliesDiary and Travel Management Ensure busy diary commitments and travel arrangements are managed effectively including assessing priority of appointments, reallocation as necessary and troubleshooting problemsConduct weekly diary meetings with the Director to discuss upcoming engagements, invitations and other requestsCoordinating and arranging video and conference callsSchedule on behalf of the Director meetings between him and his direct reportsLiaise with relevant individuals and external organisations to arrange meetings, organise schedules, prepare agendas and draft minutesMaking travel arrangements and booking accommodationMeeting Management Provide support for an extensive range of meetings, including providing location maps, preparing agendas, pre-meeting briefings and meeting papers, noting action points and following them upAct as a key liaison point between the senior managers and other key staff, setting up meetings as appropriate and maintaining good communicationsEvent Planning Planning, managing and organising client and staff events and providing administrative support such as sending invitations, booking venues and arranging transportationManaging Expenses Collate expenses receipts, prepare expense information for the finance department and follow up on timely payment of these expensesBook appropriate travel and hotel accommodation in line with the expense policyHR Support Liaise with HR and local Managers to ensure new starters are efficiently engaged and integrated into the business including inductions, accommodation, flights, transport, IT and business cards etcManage the PROQualificationsA minimum of five years PA experience in a highly pressurized environment requiring tact, judgment and discretion in handling internal and external contactsExcellent typing skills, good computer literacy speed and accuracy essential (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)Immaculate communication skills.Arabic speaking, writing + reading is required.Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan own workProven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesAbility to assimilate large quantities of written and verbal communication quickly and produce accurate, timely minutes.Excellent attention to detail, including proof reading skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracyDemonstration of the ability to work under sustained pressure and to tight deadlinesAbility to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all timesExperience of diary management, researching and booking of travel and accommodationAttention to detail and deadlinesProactive and flexible in approachAdditional InformationOur 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.Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.comJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.