Executive Assistant - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace
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Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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About GKN Aerospace:


A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We're the world's leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components.

With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as "one GKN" we're moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

We're putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050


Making a Difference

It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.


Job Summary:


Our modern manufacturing facility at Western Approach is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.

We are seeking an
Executive Assistant to the
Site Director for a period of
12 months (maternity cover).

This is a medium site, with circa 250 team members and you will contribute to the efficiency of the business by providing personalised and timely administrative support for the leaders of distinct business units.

This is a collaborative, diverse and engaging role offering the flexibility to work from home for up to 2 days per week, dependent on the needs of the business.


How You'll Contribute:

As Executive Assistant to the Site Director, you will support the site director and:

  • Undertake day-to-day secretarial duties (administrative, travel booking, diary management). as well as typically expense processing and reporting, meeting arrangements, and event support.
  • Responsible for managing a budget of around £200k
  • Manage and coordinate Site Workwear for team members onsite
  • Act as point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners
  • Manage information flow in a timely manner and accurate manner
  • Act as an office manager by keeping up with office supply inventory
  • Take minutes during meetings
  • Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence
  • Attend monthly meetings with the safety team

What You'll Bring:

To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

  • Disrection and confidentiality
  • Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role
  • Outstanding organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent MS Office knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

What We'll Provide:

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

  • 37.5 hour working week (Monday to Friday)
  • Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity.

We want to see your career fly We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you
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