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Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that's shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as an Executive Assistant, where you will support the Managing Director and their Senior Leadership team as they grow our business.

Who we are:

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us:

Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, dynamic environment where innovation and adaptability are key to our success, you will be a key support for our Managing Director and wider Senior Leadership Team.

Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company with an order book extending into the next decade, ensuring long-term career opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Passionate Team: You will be a key part of a dedicated team ensuring the Managing Director and the Senior Leadership Team are best supported to deliver on business priorities.

Customer-Centric Approach: You will be responsible for delivering exceptional support and coordination to meet the diverse needs of our senior leaders and clients. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team have the support and tools they require to succeed.

What We're Looking For: We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who is always one step ahead, can manage complex scheduling, travel logistics and team activities with professionalism and confidentiality. If you are looking for an opportunity to progress your career and you are passionate about improving the coordination of management teams then we want to hear from you.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for primarily providing support in the management of their diary and travel as well as additional support to the MD's team, as directed, to manage the day to day demands of the Senior Leadership Team.

This is a new role in the structure which will require someone who is used to working in a fast-paced environment and will require excellent organisational, relationship building and communication skills alongside self-awareness and the ability to always be one step ahead. Your focus will be to ensure the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team are best supported to allow them to deliver on business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Organisational

•Manage professional diary and scheduling for the MD, including agenda's, mail, email, phone calls, client management, and other company logistics.
•Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior leaders.
•Manage the MD and SLT travel logistics and activities, including accommodation and travel.
•Provide administrative and office support, such as meeting pre-read materials, agendas, and action tracking for the senior leadership team.
•Organise, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, management away-days, off-sites, and team social events)

Personal
•Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all business materials.
•Plan engagement and team building traditions and activities to encourage a strong organisational and team culture.

What are we looking for?

Essential

•Significant experience of providing administrative and/or secretarial support at •MD/CEO level.
•Experience of providing diary management support for Senior Leader level team.
•Excellent communication and time management skills, with an ability to forward plan the next step ahead.
•Experience of liaising with internal and external stakeholders to successfully coordinate outcomes.
•Experience of using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word.).

Desirable

•Experience in Rail or another similar heavy-duty industry would be advantageous.

What can we offer?

Applicants should be motivated, professional and passionate individuals who are interested in being part of Stadler's continued success within the UK.

In return, Stadler can offer:

•An attractive salary package.
•25 Days Holiday Entitlement plus bank holidays
•Flexitime
•Hybrid Working
•Salary sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probation.
•Free life assurance cover at the value of four times your basic annual salary
•Employee Assistant Programme
•Wellbeing program that supports employees with their physical and mental health.
•Competitive employee discount platform that provides employees discounts with leading brands and retailers
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
•Company Sick Pay upon successful completion of probation

Closing date for applications is Thursday 21st November 2024.

I am happy to help

Should you have any questions about the position or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us. Apply Information for applicants

Laura Davison
phone +44 7851 244386

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Our benefits

We care about the health of our employees. That's why we offer company paid membership to a Cash Back health plan with Healthshield. We also offer a Cycle to Work Scheme.

We provide all the tools, hardware and other resources needed to do the job.

The development and growth of our employees is important to us. We offer training and development opportunities through on the job training and career path advancement. Depending on individual and department interests, we offer training and tuition reimbursement.

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