EA to Managing Director – Diary, Travel & Events

Rolls-Royce plc; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Winsford is seeking a PA to the Managing Director to support senior leadership with high‑quality administrative and HR tasks. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and communications, and help ensure smooth executive operations.

The role requires experience supporting senior leaders, outstanding organisational skills, and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. You will work on confidential projects and contribute to board and committee reporting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executive-level managers.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• High level of Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fast and accurate typing with strong administrative capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diary management: Manage complex executive calendars, arranging meetings and prioritising commitments to ensure time is used effectively.
• Inbox and correspondence management: Monitor and manage email and mail, prioritising communications and responding where appropriate.
• Stakeholder enquiries: Act as a key point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries, screening calls and responding to internal and external queries.
• Travel coordination: Arrange complex domestic and international travel, managing last-minute changes and organising required documentation such as visas.
• Office and budget administration: Support general office management including stationery ordering, filing, and mail distribution; monitor departmental budgets and flag deviations.
• Document production: Produce high-quality documentation including reports, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office.
• Communications and reporting coordination: Maintain distribution lists and draft communications; coordinate regular reporting cycles for senior leaders, including board and committee reports.
• Secretarial support and continuity: Help ensure continuity of administrative support by assisting with internal or external cover arrangements.
• Event and project coordination: Organise and coordinate complex events such as leadership conferences and off-site meetings; manage logistics, facilities, and hospitality.

Skills

Executive support

Prioritization under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Winsford is seeking a PA to the Managing Director to support senior leadership with high‑quality administrative and HR tasks. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, travel, and communications, and help ensure smooth executive operations.

The role requires experience supporting senior leaders, outstanding organisational skills, and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. You will work on confidential projects and contribute to board and committee reporting