Personal Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support a group of senior leaders within our Transportation Division. This role can be based in Birmingham, Manchester, or Derby office. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive administration function, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of business operations. This is a fast-paced and varied position, suited to someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a real impact behind the scenes.

• Managing complex diaries, meetings, and appointments.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and logistics.
• Preparing and submitting monthly expenses.
• Monitoring actions, deadlines, and key deliverables for Senior Leadership members.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate databases and filing systems.
• Creating, maintaining, and effectively using digital collaboration and communication platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, and other channels.
• Providing cover and support for colleagues when required.
• Tracking and chasing deliverables such as performance reviews (PDRs), mandatory training, and other internal systems.
• Working closely with other administrative professionals to provide seamless support.

• Professional and confident approach with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, positive mindset with a willingness to adapt.
• Discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint and Teams.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, team‑focused attitude.
• Equal‑opportunity employer:
  We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, and enriches itself through these differences.

• Competitive salaries and employee rewards.
• Flexible benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.