Public Liaison Assistant

Galliford Try

  • Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job Category: AdministrationJob Description:Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.Title: Public Liaison Assistant/ Site AdministratorLocation: AberdeenWhat you will be doing:As a Public Liaison Assistant, you will assist the Stakeholder & Communications Manager in carrying out their duties to ensure that our clients and customers maintain a positive, clear and up to date understanding of the works we deliver & why. You will support the operational teams in delivering key messages to stakeholders & communities in line with the client and project requirements. Whilst carrying out your role you will promote the business and overarching company values, developing strong and professional relationships that will enable us to strengthen our relationships with customers and key stakeholders.You will work on our Infrastructure projects you will be based locally. This is a joint role, with approximately 75% of your time focused on public liaison responsibilities and 25% on general site administration.Public Liaison Assistant:Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, customers, and the public.Act as the on-site point of contact for residents, businesses, and community groups.Communicate construction updates clearly and manage queries with empathy and professionalism.Support public engagement events, school outreach, and employability initiatives.Help deliver social value commitments, including tracking apprenticeships and placements.Contribute to PR, social media, and internal/external communications.Produce monthly reports on KPIs, stakeholder engagement, and community impact.Support the Stakeholder & Communications Manager and step in when needed.General Site Administration:
  • Provide efficient administrative support to the site team, including producing letters, reports, and records in line with the Business Management System.
  • Manage documentation processes such as printing, copying, filing (hard copy and electronic), and maintaining the Viewpoint document management system.
  • Raise requisitions and place orders for materials, plant, and consumables; monitor and maintain stock levels for office and site supplies.
About You:
  • Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer and community experience
  • Passionate about contributing to social value
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoiWhat We Can Offer in Return:With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.Our benefits:We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  • A wide range of corporate discounts
  • Cycle to Work schemes
  • Comprehensive pension plan
  • Competitive family leave policy
  • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  • Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  • Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree -Infrastructure Business:Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero.Additional Information:Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”A full job description for this role is available upon request.#LI-SB1

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