Personal Assistant to Global Supply Chain Leadership Team

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a Personal Assistant to support the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team. This role involves managing diaries, coordinating travel, and providing administrative support while contributing to high-impact projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Sharescheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Track record of managing multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars to ensure accessibility and alignment.
• Organise travel arrangements and logistics for events.
• Handle expenses, invoices, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Diary Management

Travel Coordination

Event Support

Administrative Support

Presentation Preparation

Process Improvement

Job description

Personal Assistant to Global Supply Chain Leadership Team

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid working)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview:

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a Personal Assistant supporting four members of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in high-impact projects while managing essential day-to-day administrative functions. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

1. Diary Management: Proactively manage calendars to ensure accessibility and alignment with daily objectives.
2. Travel Coordination: Organise travel arrangements, offering practical and policy-compliant solutions.
3. Event Support: Assist in planning and executing local and global events, including logistics and materials.
4. Administrative Support: Handle expenses, invoices, holiday tracking, post, emails, stationery, and filing.
5. Presentation & Report Preparation: Support the creation of high-quality presentations and reports.
6. Team Collaboration: Work closely with the PA community and support the GSC Director’s EA when needed.
7. Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency improvements within the Global Supply Chain team.

Your previous experience is likely to include…

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A track record of managing multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities effectively.

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Bring energy and a positive attitude to every task.
• Be skilled at planning ahead, working proactively, and effectively prioritising a varied workload.
• Be skilled in both written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Maintain accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work.
• Be willing to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Be capable of navigating challenges and offering practical solutions.
• Effectively support multiple senior leaders with differing working styles and requirements, tailoring your approach to meet individual needs.