Job Description

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.


As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.


Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.


We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.


Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our Business Support team for a year-long maternity cover.


You'll be a trusted PA to four Partners, managing their schedules, helping drive key initiatives and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Additionally, you will be delivering support across the wider Consulting and Business Support teams.


Working as part of a busy team, the role requires someone friendly, organised and confident who has great communication skills (written and verbal) and is comfortable working in a team environment and independently.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and grow professionally in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace and look forward to facilitating your success.

Hybrid working

- our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

(70%) PA support to at least four Partners including:

Diary management and travel / accommodation support - complex diary management for both internal and external clients including senior stakeholders across PA by liaising directly with their support. Inbox management - monitoring incoming emails, actioning on the Partner's behalf where necessary, and general gate keeping where appropriate. Support to client facing propositions and initiatives lead by the Partners you support - arranging internal team meetings, promoting external client events, preparing documents, action taking and following up Submission of Partner expenses on a regular basis - ensuring these are submitted promptly and in compliance with company policy

(30%) General support, system administration and other ad-hoc tasks:

Support to the leading Capability Secretaries as requested for administration of the performance review cycle, onboarding and offboarding of colleagues and events. Processing purchase orders, organising client value reviews, ISO audit support, and other administrative tasks Provide ad-hoc cover for Business Support team members in times of absence. General support to the wider consulting team

Qualifications

'A' level educated standard or equivalent At least 2 years administration experience, (bonus if within a previous Consultancy environment) Secretarial experience preferably in a large organisation Experienced User of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy / attention to detail Relationship builder who can create and nurture a strong network Clear communicator (written and verbally) and an excellent listener Proven planning and organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines Proactive self-starter with the ability to prioritise and multi-task Strong team player with flexible and collaborative approach to work Smartly presented, confident and assertive

We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.


Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.


Find out more about Life at PA here.


We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.


Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com



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