Administrative Assistant
Location: Crewe
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000
Join Our Team
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide vital support to our Rail Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders across the business.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative functions, supporting colleagues and management teams, and helping to coordinate meetings, events, and business activities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing general administrative support across the Rail Services team
- Arranging travel bookings and related logistics
- Preparing routine correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting packs
- Processing invoices and maintaining accurate records
- Coordinating meetings, including room bookings, catering, and diary management
- Assisting with event planning and organisation
- Taking meeting minutes and tracking follow-up actions
- Supporting management conferences and business events
- Responding to ad hoc administrative requests from teams and managers
- Identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes through digital tools and technology
- Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with company policies at all times
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or business support role
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident user of Microsoft Office 365
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
Desirable:
- Qualifications in Administration, Business Support, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a busy environment
Application closing dates are indicative only. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is found.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
At Arriva, we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy.
The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.