Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant

at  Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

WHO WE ARE

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Legal Assistant. This role will involve providing a high level of administrative support to the Legal department and EA duties supporting the Executive Team at Sheffield Forgemasters.

REASONS TO WORK AT SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
• Competitive Salary
• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Long service award scheme.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
  For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email Recruitment@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!
  The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country

• Provide administrative support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary and the Legal department.
• Coordinate executive communications, including calls, emails and interfacing with customers.
• Diary management.
• Prepare internal and external reports, presentations and other documentation, as required.
• Coordinate meetings, including communicating agendas, minute taking & distribution, room / venue bookings, equipment set up and refreshments.
• Manage travel arrangements.
• Coordinate requests for information from internal and external stakeholders and provide a first point of contact for all enquiries.
• Maintain an organised paper and electronic filing system.
• Create and collate management information and produce reports.