PA to Director(s)

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

To provide a high level of service and support to Functional Director(s).

To provide professional administration support and record keeping.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide professional all round administrative support to the Functional Director(s).
• Provide effective diary management to Director(s) whilst remaining sensitive to the time management needs of preparation for meetings.
• Answer queries relating to individual availability, meeting facilities and room bookings.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and process information in a way which meets the required standards around data protection.
• Provide cover for the other PA's during periods of sickness and annual leave.
• Library management and document upkeep of the library

You'll need:

• High standard of education, preferably A Level or equivalent, or significant proven experience in a fast paced administration environment.
• Proven experience of ability to prioritise and time manage, working in a busy administration environment.
• Proven experience of working in a confidential environment.
• Able to communicate clearly via a range of means and with people at all levels of the business.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment and displaying business acumen.
• Experienced in working in a team.
• Experienced in working from own initiative.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office IT systems. 

About the location

South Western Railways HQ is based on the 4th Floor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk from our busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well-known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport. 

Working pattern

You'll work an average of 37 hours per week across 5 days, office based. 

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below.  We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/