Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant to the Executive Team

We’re looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to join our Executive Support team, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and can confidently support our Executive Team with professionalism and discretion.

This isn’t your typical office-based role. As a PA to the Executive Team, you’ll be on the move, travelling across our network to provide hands-on support wherever it’s needed. You’ll be a trusted partner to our senior leaders, ensuring their days run smoothly, whether that’s in the boardroom, on the train, or at one of our key locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Confidential Executive Support: Deliver seamless, confidential support that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
• Master the Details: Juggle complex diaries, inboxes, and communications with clarity, confidence, and precision.
• Plan Like a Pro: Organise high-impact meetings, events, and travel across the UK and beyond.
• Create with Purpose: Craft polished presentations and briefing packs that make a lasting impression.
• Lead with Professionalism: Take accurate minutes, follow up on actions, and represent the Executive Team when hosting visitors.

We’re after someone who brings:

• Proven PA Experience: Confidently support senior leaders, with a background working at Director or Executive level.
• Exceptional Organiser & Communicator: Strong communication skills paired with top-tier organisational abilities.
• Tech-Savvy & Detail-Oriented: Skilled in minute-taking and proficient across Microsoft Office tools.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Independent thinker with a track record of streamlining admin processes and driving improvements.

Please review the role profile for more detail.

What’s In It for You?

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.