Executive Assistant

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing firm based in Coventry is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide essential support to its Executive Team. The role involves managing diaries, coordinating travel, and ensuring smooth administrative operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and strong administrative experience. Benefits include private medical care and a pension scheme, with a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum.

Benefits

Private medical

Double pension contribution

Electric lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team.
• Manage diaries, meetings, room bookings, and catering.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Attend meetings, take formal minutes, and distribute papers.
• Maintain confidentiality and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Collaborate with other PAs and support wider team activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong administrative experience, including formal minute-taking

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Commercial and financial awareness

High integrity and discretion

Ability to manage changing priorities and work independently

Education

Relevant qualifications such as CAP, Executive Assistant Certification, MOS or PRINCE2

Job description

Executive Assistant

📍 Location: Ansty Park, Coventry

💼 Type: Permanent ¦ 🕒 Hours: 36 per week

💰 Salary: £45,000 per annum

🎁 Benefits: Private medical, double pension contribution, electric lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and more.

About MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a leading organisation driving innovation in engineering and advanced manufacturing. We work with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including aerospace, automotive, rail, electronics, and defence—bridging the gap between academia and industry.

With locations in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, and backed by one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing, MTC is rapidly expanding and increasingly in demand.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Executive Team. This is a dynamic role that involves diary management, travel coordination, meeting support, and wider administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team.
• Manage diaries, meetings, room bookings, and catering.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Attend meetings, take formal minutes, and distribute papers.
• Maintain confidentiality and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Collaborate with other PAs and support wider team activities.
• Uphold MTC’s values: One Team Together, Pursuit of the Best, Insatiable Curiosity, and Enterprising Spirit.

About You

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative experience, including formal minute-taking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• High integrity and discretion.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work independently.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications such as CAP, Executive Assistant Certification, MOS, or PRINCE2.

What to Expect

A two-stage interview process.

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