Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to the People Director Morson Edge | Recruiting on behalf of Rolls-Royce SMR Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office) Salary: Up to £38,000 + bonus up to £2,000 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract The Opportunity Morson Edge is recruiting on behalf of Rolls-Royce SMR for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to their People Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of developing the UK's next generation of nuclear technology, supporting a senior leader within a highly influential People function. As the People Director's trusted right hand, you'll play a key role in ensuring their day-to-day priorities, commitments and wider business activities run seamlessly.

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are likely to be the same, and where your ability to anticipate needs, take initiative and stay one step ahead will make a genuine difference. You'll provide full EA support to the People Director, alongside some ad hoc administrative support to the wider HR Leadership Team.

You'll also work closely with the centralised Executive Assistant function, building relationships across the business. What You'll Be Doing Taking ownership of the People Director's complex and ever-changing diary, proactively managing priorities, scheduling meetings and resolving clashes.

Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodation and itineraries. Managing expenses through SAP Concur, ensuring everything is processed accurately and on time. Preparing and producing high-quality PowerPoint presentations, including materials for board-level reporting and senior leadership meetings.

Supporting the wider HR Leadership Team with occasional diary management and travel arrangements. Organising leadership meetings, workshops and company-wide events, including researching and sourcing suitable venues and managing the logistics.

Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the People Director professionally. Handling highly sensitive and confidential People-related information with the utmost discretion. Taking a proactive approach to identifying what needs doing, anticipating requirements and finding ways to make the People Director's working day easier.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is naturally organised, forward-thinking and takes real pride in providing exceptional executive support. You'll ideally bring: Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting a Director or senior leadership team.

Excellent diary management skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities proactively. Strong PowerPoint skills, with experience producing professional presentations fo...

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