Personal Assistant

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support senior leaders at their Broughton Plant. You will manage diaries, coordinate travel, and ensure smooth operations while engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess excellent IT skills and outstanding organisational abilities. This role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make an impactful contribution in a diverse team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Growth & development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage diaries and handle correspondence.
• Experience in document preparation and event coordination.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate managers' diaries.
• Arrange travel and manage expense claims.
• Create and format documents for reviews.
• Plan and support management team events.
• Maintain document management systems.

Skills

Excellent IT skills (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets)

Outstanding communication

Organisational abilities

Discretion and diplomacy

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Flexibility and adaptability

Team player

Experience in a large organisation

Job description

Personal Assistant - Broughton (Onsite)

Join Guidant Global and help shape the future at the Broughton Plant! We're looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative Personal Assistant to support senior leaders and drive operational excellence.

About the Role

As a Personal Assistant, you'll provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders, including the CDT Lead and Head of Business for Widebody. You'll be at the heart of our operations, managing diaries, coordinating travel, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure to a wide range of business topics, and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary & Email Management : Organise and coordinate managers' diaries, handle email correspondence, and prioritise urgent requests.
• Travel & Expenses : Arrange travel and hotel bookings, and manage expense claims efficiently.
• Document Preparation : Create and format documents and presentations for weekly / monthly reviews.
• Event Coordination : Plan and support management team events, including meetings, away days, dinners, and social activities.
• System & File Management : Maintain shared drives, document management systems, and ensure up-to-date filing.
• Community Engagement : Support Business in the Community initiatives, including social and Airbus Foundation activities.
• Order & Goods Receipt : Assist with order raising and goods receipt activities to meet programme spend requirements.
• Business Communications : Manage communications as required, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent IT skills, especially with Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
• Outstanding communication and organisational abilities.
• High level of discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and manage your own workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable engaging with people at all levels.
• Experience working within a large organisation is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Pay : Up to £20.00 per hour PAYE / £26.75 per hour Umbrella.
• Work Pattern : Standard 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am - 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion).
• Growth & Development : Exposure to senior leadership, wide-ranging business topics, and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Inclusive Culture : Be part of a supportive, diverse team where your contribution is valued.
• Community Impact : Get involved in social and charitable initiatives.

Additional Information

• Onsite requirement at Broughton.
• BPSS+ Security Clearance required (completed by Airbus Security).
• Flexible start date (ideally end of January / start of February).
• Experience is valued over formal qualifications.
• Executive Assistant experience is transferable.