Meet Hannah

In my dual role, I love that no two days are ever the same. I manage the Business Support team, including all office facilities, at Drew Smith’s Head Office in Southampton. I also support our CEO Stephen Teagle as his Executive Assistant. My days involves complex diary management, monitoring and managing Stephen’s emails, as well as the smooth running of the office. In both roles I have to be adaptable, utilise my people skills, plan well in advance and be VERY organised!

I joined Drew Smith 10 years ago as an Administration Assistant. I have been in my Office Manager role for two and a half years, and in a secondment role as Executive Assistant since December 2021.

Undoubtedly the people! I enjoy coming to work each day because of the people I work with; Drew Smith attracts hardworking, passionate and supportive people – we’re a great team and they encourage me to be my best self.

I progressed from Administration Assistant to Assistant Office Manager within four years. I left the business for a year to pursue other ventures but returned as Office Manager a year later. On my current secondment as Executive Assistant I have progressed in terms of the responsibilities I now hold and developing my knowledge of the wider business. I will also continue with my Level 5 CIPD in People Management and Human Resources later in the year.

Solely organising a very successful staff anniversary dinner and dance for over 300 of my colleagues and partners.

Construction is a multi-faceted, fast-paced industry with many opportunities to progress or diversify. Vistry offers so much in the way of support, not just for career progression but also for work-life balance, good health and wellbeing.

If you are willing to challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone and are passionate about what you do, you will succeed.

Join and you won’t regret it!