Permanent
Personal Assistant
Administration
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
About the Role
Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday | Hybrid (Mon–Tue onsite)
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Join Lockheed Martin at our state-of-the-art production facility in Ampthill. We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Personal Assistant to provide first-class executive and administrative support to a senior Lead and the wider business team.
This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same — perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of operations.
What You'll Do
You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth business operations by:
1. Providing high-level PA support – managing diaries, travel, and expenses for the Lead and wider team.
2. Coordinating operations – managing meeting schedules and maintaining the team’s “business rhythm.”
3. Supporting onboarding – ensuring new starters have everything they need to hit the ground running.
4. Managing resources – maintaining SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and office supplies.
5. Handling visitor and security processes – including site access, badges, and room bookings.
6. Driving engagement – supporting recognition initiatives, internal communications, and events
Why Join Us?
7. 4-day working week (Mon–Thu) – enjoy a better work-life balance.
8. Hybrid model – typically 2 days on-site, 2 days from home.
9. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.
10. A supportive, collaborative culture within one of the UK’s most advanced engineering environments.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us keep our operations running at peak performance.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
11. Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar executive support role.
12. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence liaising across all levels.
13. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with SAP, SharePoint, or Concur is a plus.
14. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
15. A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for making things happen.
Job Reference Number
17832BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
16. Private Medical Insurance
17. Competitive Pension
18. Dental
19. Critical Illness
20. Life Assurance
21. Travel Insurance
22. Employee discounts for top high street shops
23. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
24. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
25. Reimbursement for a professional membership
26. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
06/11/2025
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