Job Description

Location:

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Salary:

Market related

Category

Administration

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Permanent

Employer:

TKMS ATLAS UK

Consultant:

Lydia Lucas

Personal Assistant

Do you have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment?


We are seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to provide vital support to our Senior Management Team (SMT) within our organisation. As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, this role has arisen to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations at a senior level. The SMT plays a critical role in driving the company's strategic objectives, and this position will help enable efficient decision-making and effective delivery across the business.

What you will do

In this role, you will be the key point of coordination for senior leadership, ensuring the seamless management of diaries, meetings and communications. You will work largely independently, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Day-to-day, you will:

Manage diaries for SMT and divisional teams Oversee mailbox management and respond to or triage emails Arrange UK and international travel in line with company policy Organise internal and external meetings, including coordinating visitor access Book meeting rooms, refreshments and lunches; issue agendas and take minutes where required Prepare and format documents, letters and PowerPoint presentations Submit expense claims for SMT for approval Provide essential out-of-office support, including message handling and follow-up Collate annual leave requests and flag any issues Coordinate performance review meetings between SMT and direct reports Provide cover for other PAs to ensure continuity of service Organise company vehicle maintenance for SMT Support general administration such as bid support, IT queries, printing, scanning, purchase requisitions and e-filing

What you'll bring

Strong administrative and secretarial skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages Excellent organisational, multi-tasking and planning capabilities Methodical approach with high attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and take initiative Flexible, adaptable and solution-focused mindset Discreet, diplomatic and able to manage confidential information professionally Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders

Why join us?

As a leading provider of innovative defence and technology solutions, we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo and deliver advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer an open and supportive environment that empowers individuals to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, we pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

We invest in our facilities, technology and people to support the delivery of complex systems across global markets. As an innovative engineering organisation, we operate across the full project lifecycle, from concept to in-service support.


We offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous benefits package.

You'll also get a package that includes:

Competitive salary Career Development and Training Pension with enhanced employer contributions 25 days holiday (increasing with service) Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working patterns
We support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking part time, condensed hours or full time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full Security Clearance (SC).