Personal Assistant- 6 Month Ftc - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries.

We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers.

There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary:

At our Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are seeking to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Site Director for a period of 6 months Fixed Term Contract.

This is a large site, with circa.

1,500 team members, you will be part of a small team of 3 Administrative staff who contribute to the efficiency of the business by providing personalised and timely administrative support for the leaders of distinct business units.

Responsibilities:

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

Undertake day-to-day secretarial duties (administrative, travel bookings, diary management), as well as typically expense processing and reporting, meeting arrangements, and event support.
Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners
Manage information flow in a timely 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

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:

Essential:

Experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Secretarial experience

- at Director or Senior leadership level

Desirable:

Degree qualified (or equivalent) or studying towards a degree in a relevant

- discipline (communications, events, PR or business administration)

Experience in a large multinational business

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

To be successful in this role you will love to be customer/client facing, and build strong, professional relationships, and have the confidence to approach people at all levels of seniority.

You must have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to work collaboratively with senior management to deliver our business priorities.

You are comfortable with ambiguity, and take ownership of situations even when clear or explicit guidance is not available.

You are confident to say 'no' to requests where required, such as when they are out of scope for your role and/or your bandwidth does to reasonably permit To be successful in this role you must have Strong design, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities, someone whom can identify complex problems, decompose them and solve them.

You will be energetic and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What We'll Offer:

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

Competitive salary dependant on experience
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
175 hours holiday per year
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

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

Competitive salary dependant on experience
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
175 hours holiday per year
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 pr