Executive Support & Strategic Coordinator

First Rail; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Smart health cover

Pension – 5% matched by us

Employee retail discount scheme

Life assurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Job summary

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS), a division of First Bus, is seeking a dynamic Business Support Manager to assist the Managing Director. You will coordinate schedules, manage diaries, travel and events, and prepare high-level documents while handling confidential matters with discretion.

Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset are essential for this pivotal role. You will work across multiple locations in the UK, providing executive support and acting as a trusted advisor to

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level executive support in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven diary management and calendar coordination for senior leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD's diary, travel and event coordination.
• Prepare documents, presentations and reports; handle confidential material.
• Attend meetings, take minutes where required, and represent the MD when needed.
• Act as confidant to the MD and anticipate needs; liaise with Senior Leadership Team.
• Support corporate events and coordinate logistics.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS), a division of First Bus, is seeking a dynamic Business Support Manager to assist the Managing Director. You will coordinate schedules, manage diaries, travel and events, and prepare high-level documents while handling confidential matters with discretion.

Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset are essential for this pivotal role. You will work across multiple locations in the UK, providing executive support and acting as a trusted advisor to