- Location
- Derby - A Site - Sinfin A and Sinfin C (UK-SCP), United Kingdom
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Administration
- Closing date
- 3 weeks ago
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Secretary/PA
Derby
Part Time (22.5 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Secretary/Personal Assistant to join our team in Derby. This will be a Part Time role (22.5 hours per week) Wednesday – Friday.
You must be available to attend the office in Derby on Wednesdays.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
What you will be doing:
In this role you will support 3 directors and where appropriate their 1st line teams. As part of a job share you will undertake Secretarial/PA duties including but not limited to:
- Diary management: Manage complex executive calendars, arranging meetings and prioritising commitments to ensure time is used effectively. Prepare meeting logistics and circulate materials in advance where required.
- Inbox and correspondence management: Monitor and manage email and mail, prioritising communications and responding where appropriate. Anticipate manager needs and proactively coordinate arrangements.
- Stakeholder enquiries: Act as a key point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries, screening calls and responding to internal and external queries professionally.
- Travel coordination: Arrange complex domestic and international travel, managing last-minute changes and organising required documentation such as visas.
- Office and budget administration: Support general office management including stationery ordering, filing, and mail distribution.
- Document production: Produce high-quality documentation including reports, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office. Ensure work is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.
- Communications and reporting coordination: Maintain distribution lists and draft communications as required. Coordinate regular reporting cycles for senior leaders, including board and committee reports.
- Secretarial support and continuity: Help ensure continuity of administrative support by assisting with internal or external cover arrangements.
- Event and project coordination: Organise and coordinate complex events such as leadership conferences and off-site meetings. Manage logistics, facilities, and hospitality arrangements to ensure professional delivery.
Key Experiences and any Qualifications
- Experience supporting senior leaders or executive-level managers
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- High level of Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Fast and accurate typing with strong administrative capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Regional Benefits
Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
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.
Closing Date 24th June 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
