PA to Commercial Director

Circa 35k salary depending on skills and experience

Full time with the flexibility for part-time

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid working: Peterborough with the expectation of 3 days in the office

Be the driving force behind the Commercial Directorkeeping priorities on track and programmes moving forward.

Play a pivotal role at the heart of our Major Infrastructure Delivery (MID) business as the trusted partner to the Commercial this fast-paced front-line position youll be instrumental in keeping critical programmes running seamlesslysupporting high-profile initiatives such as Coastal Waters Programme Delivery Partner and the Major Projects Framework.

Working closely with the Director and senior leadership team youll bring structure organisation and energy to a dynamic environment ensuring priorities stay on track and key activities are delivered effectively. Alongside executive support youll also contribute to project coordination and people-focused processes helping to drive efficiency collaboration and a well-run office function.

What youll be doing

• Acting as a trusted right-hand support to the Commercial Director managing a complex diary prioritising commitments and ensuring theyre fully prepared for meetings and key activities

• Keeping things running smoothly day-to-day by handling communications preparing high-quality documents and presentations and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

• Coordinating meetings capturing actions and tracking progress to support delivery across the commercial function

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels confidently acting as a first point of contact and representing the Director in a professional and approachable way

• Playing a key role in people and organisational activities including onboarding new starters supporting internal processes and helping deliver team events and initiatives

• Supporting the wider commercial team with diary management meeting coordination and general administrative support

• Organising travel events and logistics often managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Helping maintain an efficient well-organised office environment ensuring systems resources and processes are in place to support the team

What were looking for a candidate with:

• Proven experience in a PA or senior administrative role supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and pace

• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills able to build relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Professional discreet and diplomatic with strong judgement and a sensitive customer-focused approach

• Proactive and self-motivated with the initiative to anticipate needs and respond flexibly to changing demands

• Strong administrative and IT skills including Microsoft Office and working with spreadsheets

• Experience supporting people-related processes or activities would be advantageous

• A collaborative team player with a positive adaptable approach

We invest in our people - as a valued employee youll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• Generous double match pension contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14% giving a total contribution of 21%

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

• 25 days annual leave rising with length of service and the ability to buy more

• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• Excellent family friendly policies such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

Why apply
Join a fast-paced high-impact team where youll work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure programmes. This is a career-defining opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Closing date: 16th July 2026

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