PA To Managing Director

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

Job Description PA To Managing Director Full time Working Location: Winsford

Job Description At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

As the PA To Managing Director you be maintaining smooth executive operations, managing communications, coordinating events, and supporting senior leaders with high‑quality administrative and HR support.

What you will be doing:

• Diary management: Manage complex executive calendars, arranging meetings and prioritising commitments to ensure time is used effectively. Prepare meeting logistics and circulate materials in advance where required.
• Inbox and correspondence management: Monitor and manage email and mail, prioritising communications and responding where appropriate. Anticipate manager needs and proactively coordinate arrangements.
• 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 professionally.
• 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. Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and flag potential deviations.
• Document production: Produce high‑quality documentation including reports, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office. Ensure work is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Communications and reporting coordination: Maintain distribution lists and draft communications as required. 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 arrangements to ensure professional delivery.

Position 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

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Secretarial / Clerical Posting Date 19 Oct 2026; 00:10 Posting End Date 31 Oct 2026 Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.