PA to Managing Director & Commercial Director

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an ambitious PA to support the Managing Director and Commercial Director in their Rail business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior management, providing essential support through complex administrative tasks. You will be instrumental in managing stakeholder engagement, preparing documentation, and ensuring smooth travel arrangements. The company values work-life balance, offering generous holiday entitlements and flexible working arrangements. Join a team that plays a vital role in maintaining and improving Britain's rail network while enjoying a supportive and family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Continuous learning programs

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Recognition and long service awards

Discounts on gym memberships

Participation in share schemes

Qualifications

• Skilled in preparing documentation and managing stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in an administration or PA role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential and efficient support to senior management.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure team preparedness for engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder Engagement

Diary Management

Travel Arrangements

Project Management

Education

Experience in Administration

Experience as Executive Assistant or PA

Job description

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PA to Managing Director & Commercial Director, Cumbria

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Client:

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Location:

Cumbria, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Rail business for an ambitious, talented, and experienced PA.

The PA will provide a flexible, confidential, and efficient service to the Managing Director & Commercial Director, supporting the senior team by undertaking a wide range of complex tasks. The PA should be skilled in preparing documentation, taking minutes, managing stakeholder engagement, and handling secretarial duties including diary management and travel arrangements. Organisation and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be an expert user of Microsoft Office packages
• Proactively ensure the senior team are prepared and briefed for engagements
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow issues through to resolution
• Have experience working with senior management
• Handle internal and external contacts with tact, judgment, and discretion in a high-pressure environment
• Have demonstrable experience in an administration, executive assistant, or PA role

What's in it for you?

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy additional days
• Flexible and adaptable working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies and work/life balance support
• Mentoring and continuous learning programs
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Private Medical Insurance

Additional benefits include participation in share schemes, discounts on cycle to work and gym memberships, and support services for colleagues and families.

About the Rail business unit

Our Rail division plays a vital role in maintaining Britain’s rail network, providing infrastructure improvements with minimal passenger disruption. We offer services in electrification, power supply, tunneling, civil engineering, and station enhancements, working to deliver projects efficiently while minimizing impact on railway users through innovative techniques like ‘live launch’ bridge construction. Our projects include station refurbishments, platform extensions, tunneling, and bridge launches, contributing to a modern, efficient rail network.