AtkinsRéalis
Personal Assistant

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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support a group of senior leaders within our Transportation Division. This role can be based in Birmingham, Manchester, or Derby office.
Working as part of a collaborative and supportive administration function, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of business operations. Be experienced, flexible, and have a proactive approach. This is a fast-paced and varied position, suited to someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a real impact behind the scenes.
Your role
- Managing complex diaries, meetings, and appointments.
- Coordinating travel, accommodation, and logistics.
- Preparing and submitting monthly expenses.
- Monitoring actions, deadlines, and key deliverables for Senior Leadership members.
- Producing high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Maintaining accurate databases and filing systems.
- Creating, maintaining, and effectively using digital collaboration and communication platforms, i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, and other channels.
- Providing cover and support for colleagues when required.
- Tracking and chasing deliverables such as performance reviews (PDRs), mandatory training, and other internal systems.
- Working closely with other administrative professionals to provide seamless support.
About you
- A professional and confident approach and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, positive mindset with a willingness to adapt.
- Discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
- A collaborative, team-focused attitude.
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Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.


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