HS2 is a major infrastructure project building a high-speed rail network across the UK.
Administrative support for senior leader, handling calendar, travel, meetings and reports.
3 days ago ago
£25,111 - £29,543
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Track and Overhead Catenary System
Tunnel and Open Route Mechanical & Electrical Fit out and ventilation
HV Power Distribution
Telecommunications
Command Control Signalling & Traffic Management
Network Integrated Control Centre Building
Depot Construction
Railway Systems
Role
Description
calendar management
travel booking
site visits
document management
presentation formatting
mailbox coordination
Manage and coordinate the Senior Leader’s calendar of internal and external meetings, including all professional engagements, liaising with other Executive and Senior Leadership Team Personal Assistants as required, to ensure effective use of time.
Gather information, compile reports, and maintain these to support the activities of the Senior Leader.
Manage all travel requirements and bookings for the Senior Leader within policy and budget.
Meeting management – prepare appropriate documentation for meetings.
Act as first point of contact for the Senior Leader, managing and coordinating the Senior Leader’s mailbox, responding to requests for information and escalating requests requiring action to the Senior Leader.
Organise Site Visits offsite from beginning to end, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety practices at all times.
Accurately file necessary documentation effectively and maintain the document management system to ensure ease of access.
Prepare briefing packs, meeting papers and all other documentation, including chasing and coordinating agreed actions and responses as required, to ensure meetings run smoothly.
Format presentations for use in senior management meetings to create clear and high-impact presentations.
Requirements
microsoft office
teams
executive office
board processes
confidential
relationship building
Relationship building skills with the ability to meet and manage visitors to the directorate and influence across a wide variety of stakeholders.
Computer and IT skills, including usage of Microsoft suites, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to produce clear, understandable, and grammatically correct minutes and documents.
Knowledge of executive office and business management.
Experience of working in a busy executive office, including managing workload and meeting deadlines.
Knowledge of board and senior meetings processes
Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information.
Flexible problem solving and dealing with ad-hoc issues whilst also being able to work to specific procedures or protocols.
Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, allocate and organise appointments and meetings in a logical manner.
Communication skills to engage positively and represent the directorate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no sponsorship provided; applicants must already have the right to work in the uk.
certain time‑bound visas are not accepted.
Security clearance
nationality & immigration status verification.
employment references.
dbs (criminal record) check.
financial checks.
education verification.
Company
Overview
Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail.
Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities.
Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system.
Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering.
High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable.
Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies.
Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
Culture + Values
Ensuring value for money: manage corporate costs efficiently, bear down on programme costs while protecting strategic goals
Respecting communities: be good neighbours; community engagement drives thinking, actions and decisions
Championing teamwork and collaboration: promote a ‘one team’ approach with positive relationships between HS2, suppliers and government
Creating a positive legacy for Britain: bring country closer together, boost economy, and improve lives of this and future generations
Integrity: act fairly, transparently and consistently; use powers wisely and do the right thing even in difficult circumstances
Leadership: use innovation and challenge to lead by example; set new standards for mega‑projects
Respect: understand others, recognise their value, listen, explain decisions clearly, work flexibly
Safety: make safety first consideration; care for workforce, passengers and public, speak up if something is unsafe
Environment + Sustainability
2700 Tonnes CO2
Steel Reduction Savings
Reducing steel usage saved over 2,700 tonnes of CO2 and £7 million in costs.
87000 tCO2
Curzon Street Carbon Reduction
A 55% reduction in carbon emissions achieved at Birmingham Curzon Street station design.
7M Trees
Green Corridor Planting
Planting 7 million trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity alongside the railway.
10M Tonnes
Aggregate Transported
Transporting 10 million tonnes via 15,000 trains, reducing lorry journeys and emissions.
Target to be a net-zero carbon railway by 2035
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy
Corporate net-zero for business activities from 2025
All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy from day one of operation
PAS 2080 accreditation for whole-life carbon management
50% reduction in carbon emissions from steel and concrete by 2030
Use of electric zero-emission machinery and solar & hydrogen welfare cabins
Curzon Street station uses solar panels and ground-source heat pumps
Inclusion & Diversity
90% Response Rate
Diverse employee engagement surveys
Bi-annual staff surveys achieved a notable 90% response rate from diverse groups, compared to an overall 84%. Results indicated increased feelings of respect and well-being among participants.
56 Nationalities
Multicultural workforce representation
The company employs individuals from 56 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive multicultural environment across global projects.
Respect Campaign led ‘Banter in the Office’ toolbox talks to clarify acceptable vs inappropriate language, delivered to over 2,000 colleagues
Reverse mentoring programme launched Sep 2022: senior leaders mentored by junior employees from under‑represented groups to inform strategy and reduce bias
Reverse mentoring feedback: "valuable outlet… share experiences as minorities" leading to real changes in company strategy, targeting undesirable behaviours