Salary range:     £26,841 - £31,404 per annum (pro rata)

Hours:               21.9 Hours Per Week/Job share basis

Please note flexibility to cover annual leave periods. 

Who we are

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the transport arm of the West Midlands Combined Authority is a rapidly growing and fast emerging as a standard setter in the industry. We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies employer and in October 2017, we became only the second ever to win the ‘City Region Authority of the Year’ twice in a row at the National Transport Awards. We need new talent to join our already excellent team that is making a real difference to people within the West Midlands.

About the Team

The Integrated Network Services team covers a broad remit of the operational delivery for TfWM and the wider WMCA covering Bus, Rail Park & Ride, TfWM owned bus stations and Health & Safety.

The Integrated Network Services team is one of the largest in TfWM, working closely with Stakeholders, Operators and Suppliers we help to keep the West Midlands moving.

About the role

As a Personal Assistant you will be responsible for delivering proactive, timely, responsive and high-quality support to the Director of Integrated Services. Diary management, co-ordination and engagement with partner organisations are an important part of the role. You will also plan and co-ordinate travel and accommodation arrangements and associated expenses.

To succeed in the role

You will be an excellent communicator, effective at interacting with senior managers, executives and external stakeholders/partners. You will have the tact and diplomacy needed to deal with difficult or sensitive situations, always maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

You will be a keen team player, used to working in a matrix management structure, with the ability to forward plan and think through implications; most importantly you will be used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines. 

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you with a range of competitive and attractive benefits.

How to apply

To view and apply for this opportunity please visit https://www.wmca.org.uk/careers where you will be required to register with our Online Recruitment System which is quick and easy. Please provide detailed information in your application outlining your suitability for the post and ensure it is submitted by the closing date.

A CV may be uploaded for extra information, but please note that personal details should be omitted and a CV alone will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 2nd October, 4pm.

Interview/Assessment Date: 14th October 2019

We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The following groups are currently underrepresented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance and support service delivery for the customer.