At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leadership by managing schedules, communications, and travel arrangements.
- Company: Join Airbus, a globally recognised leader in the aerospace industry.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, exposure to senior leaders, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and potential for career growth within a large organisation.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience and build your professional network in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 52 £ per hour.
We’re working in partnership with Airbus to find a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support senior leadership at their Broughton site. In this role, you will become a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, helping to ensure their day runs smoothly while supporting a wide range of business activities. You will be at the heart of the operation—coordinating priorities, managing communications, and enabling effective decision‑making at leadership level. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business areas and build your experience within a large, fast‑paced organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing complex diaries and coordinating schedules
- Handling inbox management and prioritising communications
- Organising travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and logistics
- Preparing presentations, reports and documentation for key meetings
- Supporting expense management and submissions
- Coordinating team meetings, events, away days and social activities
- Maintaining organised filing and document management systems
- Supporting wider business initiatives, including community and social programmes
- Assisting with order processing and goods receipt activities where required
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- Have strong experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role
- Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can manage competing priorities
- Communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrate exceptional organisation and attention to detail
- Can work independently while remaining collaborative and approachable
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Are highly IT literate, particularly across Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
- Bring flexibility and a proactive, 'can‑do' mindset
Experience working within a large organisation is advantageous, but we welcome transferable experience from a range of industries.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business operations
- The opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation
- A varied and engaging workload across multiple business areas
- The chance to build your professional network and develop your career
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
Additional Information
- Standard 35‑hour working week (typically 4.5 days, between 7am‑7pm depending on business needs)
- Potential for occasional travel (expected to be minimal)
- BPSS clearance required (completed by Airbus Security)
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Airbus is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment at their Broughton site. As an Executive Assistant, you will gain invaluable exposure to senior leadership and diverse business operations, while enjoying a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive pay and the opportunity to build a professional network within a globally recognised organisation, this role promises a rewarding and meaningful career path.
