Executive Assistant (MTC Ops) - FTC
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Reference: 1001529 | Status: Accepting applications

Category: Support departments

Location: MTC Coventry

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000

Type: Contract

Published date: Wednesday 24 April 2024

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024


Executive Assistant (MTC Ops) - FTC

This role is a 6 month fixed-term contract.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our MTC Operations Admin Team based in Coventry. This role is a 6 month fixed-term contract.

In this role you will:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team Member(s)
  • Ensure the Directors receive the support and information necessary to run all aspects of the MTC business effectively, in line with the business plan.
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • Provide wider administration support for the team.
  • Provide cover/assistance for other PA’s within the MTC Group

We are looking for a candidate who can:

  • Strong secretarial/administrative skills with previous 6+ years’ experience working in a similar role, including formal minutes and actions. Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Sound commercial and financial awareness.
  • Excellent experience and knowledge of the Microsoft suite packages.
  • Good customer relations skills.
  • Able to work independently and within a team-focussed environment.
  • Able to respond to frequently changing priorities and handle a diverse workload.
  • High level of personal integrity.
  • The ability to recognise and maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times.
  • Ability to achieve defence clearance status.
  • Production of monthly and quarterly operations/board papers.

In addition:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both written and verbal.
  • Clear and precise communication given in a timely manner to key stakeholders
  • Proactive and flexible approach to work with the ability to take responsibility for achievement of tasks
  • Research and provide internal and external information for the MTC Directors as required

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and  respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. 

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. 

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. 

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. 

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.


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