Real Estate Team Assistant

About CRH

CRH is a leading global provider of building materials, committed to fostering a resilient and sustainable built environment. Operating across 28 countries with approximately 78,500 employees and 3,390 locations, CRH supports critical infrastructure and complex non-residential projects. Their portfolio includes iconic developments such as the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, Paris Metro Rail, Louis Vuitton Museum, Burj Khalifa, and Kennedy Space Centre. CRH is publicly traded on the NYSE and LSE and recognized for strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

Position Overview

We seek a highly capable Team Assistant to support the Director of Real Estate and the international real estate leadership group. The role demands proactive management of diaries, international travel arrangements, governance scheduling, and daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations for the team. This role is pivotal in enabling effective team functioning within a dynamic and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage a complex international calendar across multiple time zones, coordinating with senior stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external meetings involving executives, partners, and advisors, ensuring seamless logistics such as video conferencing and visitor management.
• Serve as a primary liaison nurturing strong relationships with various business units, leadership teams, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Development departments.
• Oversee scheduling and coordination of recurring governance meetings to guarantee team participation and preparedness.
• Collaborate with personal and executive assistants across the organization for coordination of reports, pre-reads, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain a forward-looking governance calendar to anticipate forums and represent the team's interests.
• Arrange complex international travel including itineraries, site visits, and meetings, providing proactive support to minimize disruptions.
• Manage property tours, development reviews, and executive visit logistics.
• Administer expenses, budgets, purchase orders, and invoice processing related to real estate activities.
• Support procurement activities for advisors, consultants, and related services associated with real estate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience supporting Director or VP-level executives in large multinational organizations.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Expertise in managing complex international travel and diary coordination.
• Accurate and efficient handling of expenses on behalf of senior leadership.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook; familiarity with travel booking platforms and expense management systems such as Concur is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure, handle confidential information discreetly, and thrive in a fast-paced, varied work environment.

What CRH Offers

• A culture that prioritizes growth, career development, and internal promotion opportunities.
• Competitive salary package with substantial pension contributions.
• Excellent prospects for advancement within a global company.

Equal Opportunity and Application Notes

CRH is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Please note that applications must be submitted through the official job portal as email submissions cannot be accepted due to GDPR regulations. Recruitment agency introductions are not accepted unless specifically requested by CRH's recruitment team.