The Personal Assistant (PA) is a pivotal member of the administrative team, responsible for supporting senior management, facilitating the smooth operation of daily activities, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the office environment. This role demands a high degree of professionalism, discretion, organisational skill, and an ability to manage competing priorities with confidence and tact.
Main Responsibilities
Diary and Calendar Management - Coordinate and manage diaries for senior leaders including arranging meetings and appointments, ensuring schedules are optimised and conflicts are resolved efficiently
Plan, schedule, and organise meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas and materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items
Travel Arrangements - Organise domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, transportation, and itinerary planning
Manage office documents, maintain confidentiality, and ensure easy retrieval of information
Expense Management - Process expenses, invoices, and claims, and manage reconciliation and reporting for the department or executive
Project Support - Assist with the coordination and administration of special projects, events, and initiatives as directed
Confidentiality - Handle sensitive information with absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity
Perform other operational activities as needed
Key Skills and Competencies
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, multi-task, and manage time efficiently
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to draft clear, professional correspondence
High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all administrative tasks
Resourceful, proactive, and able to address unforeseen challenges calmly and effectively
Proven ability to handle confidential information with care and maintain professional boundaries
Polished, approachable, and adept at building relationships across all levels of the organisation
Flexible and resilient in a fast-paced, ever-changing office environment.
Cooperative and collaborative approach, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive office culture
Self-motivated, able to act independently, anticipate needs, and take ownership of tasks
Experience and Qualifications
Some experience in a similar PA role supporting senior leaders
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Previous use of SAP Concur, TravelPerk a benefit
Core Values and Behaviours
Professionalism
Consistently demonstrates a positive, reliable, and committed approach
Discretion
Always maintains confidentiality and integrity
Responsiveness
Proactive in addressing needs and queries as they arise
Takes pride in delivering high-quality work and exceeding expectations
Fosters a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive office environment
Working Conditions
Standard office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm), with occasional flexibility required for meetings or projects outside regular hours
Location: Woking
Mostly Office-based approx. 4 days per week to work around the schedule of the senior leaders
What we can offer you
In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.
At Motion Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan
Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.
Who We Are
Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.
Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
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