SecretaryPA

Job Description

Secretary/Personal Assistant

Part time (28hr/week)

Derby

What you will be doing:

We have an opportunity for a Secretary Personal Assistant who will provide and secretarial and administrative support to the Director Commercial Aviation Trent XWB and Director Portfolio Planning Civil.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will manage demanding and complex schedules for both Senior Civil Leaders and be able to re-prioritise & multi-task on a daily basis as well as:

• Applying a detailed knowledge of the Company travel policy and be able to coordinate complex travel arrangements dealing with any changes which may be required at short notice and managing/processing of expenses.
• Support with co-ordinating and managing standard meeting governance and quarterly events.
• Managing the inbox and being able to use judgement to reply to emails and make tentative arrangements/suggestions to requests.
• Communicating and exchanging sensitive information on a regular basis often handling difficult and sensitive information.
• Acting as a first point of contact for the manager for internal and external queries - often from Senior Executives.
• Liaising with R-R approved agencies and agencies outside of the Company.
• Using Company systems to a high level of competency and dealing with occasional out of scope issues.

Why Rolls-Royce

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Were proud to be part of the pathway to net zero as we power society for generations to come.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Who we are looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• 3-6 years of experience in a PA support role.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure and establish own work priorities to deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent organisation & planning skills.
• Ability to exercise judgement and act on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organisation.
• Be able to develop professional relationships with key stakeholders outside of the scope of the department and the business.
• Excellent attention to detail produce accurate work in a timely manner and have good problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of R-R as a Global company and how it functions.
• High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates the Company Behaviours expected for this level.
  

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 06

This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Grade: SNBG 06

Closing Date: Midnight 4th January 2026

For further information please contact: Adam Davies

Recruiter: Andy Walsh

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