Personal Assistant

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Personal Assistant in Basildon, where you'll support the leadership team in a dynamic environment. This role offers a chance to thrive in operations, managing schedules, travel, and correspondence while ensuring high-quality service. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those who are proactive and organized. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 15% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses

Referral incentives

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting a leadership team in a PA role.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to Operations VP and other VPs.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

IT Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Confidentiality Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Personal Assistant seeking your next challenge? Join the Integrated Sensing & Protection division at Basildon. Our mission is to develop & deliver solutions that protect lives and enhance mission effectiveness. We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised PA to join our established team, providing dedicated support to the Basildon based leadership team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy being at the heart of operations, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do as a Personal Assistant

1. Provision of direct assistance to Operations VP and other VPs, including monitoring and managing their mailboxes, processing incoming and outgoing mail to ensure proper categorisation, allocation, and actioning.
2. Actively managing the VP's calendar, making decisions on meeting requests and organising relevant briefing packs/papers.
3. Coordinating material for meetings and organising travel requirements.
4. Managing business expenses.
5. Acting as the first point of contact for correspondence and phone calls.
6. Managing databases and electronic filing systems.
7. Maintaining and updating intranet pages.

What we need from you

You should have experience supporting a leadership team in a PA role and be passionate about your work. Essential skills include:

1. Ability to work on own initiative.
2. Excellent customer service skills with proven experience in delivering high-quality, customer-focused service.
3. Effective time management and workload organisation to meet deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Flexible communication skills adaptable to different requirements and audiences.
5. Proficiency in IT software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
6. A range of administrative and organisational skills.
7. Problem-solving abilities for routine issues.
8. Capability to manage multiple priorities.
9. Resilience, forward-thinking, and a challenging approach.
10. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
11. Support to the wider PA team when required.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

Life at Leonardo

With a company-funded benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities. Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours with hybrid options.
• Company-funded benefits like private healthcare, dental schemes, and lifestyle options.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, financial wellbeing, and diversity initiatives.
• Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral incentives and bonus schemes for employees at management level and below.

For a full list of benefits, please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment to unlock our people’s full potential, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.

Additional Details

Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type: Hybrid Working