Copart

Personal Assistant

Copart  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives on keeping things running seamlessly? Do you love variety, enjoy working at pace, and take pride in making a real impact behind the scenes?

We're looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to become the trusted right-hand support to our Sales Director. Based at our Head Office in Wootton, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role within our Insurance Sales Team, helping to drive business success through first-class executive support.

No two days are the same. From managing complex schedules and coordinating high-profile events to supporting strategic projects and improving business processes, you'll be at the heart of the action, enabling our Sales Director to focus on what matters most.

If you're someone who loves taking ownership, solving problems, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Wootton, MK43 9EJ (Due to location of the office you must drive and have access to a car)
Hours: Full-time, office-based | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

What you'll be doing:-

As Personal Assistant to the Sales Director, you'll provide comprehensive executive support, including:

  • Managing a busy and ever-changing diary, ensuring priorities are planned and coordinated effectively.

  • Organising UK and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, visas and logistics.

  • Managing incoming correspondence and ensuring communications are handled professionally and efficiently.

  • Preparing presentations, reports, research and spreadsheets to support business activities.

  • Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records.

  • Coordinating meetings, training sessions and workshops, including agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.

  • Planning and delivering customer events, corporate events and key business meetings.

  • Maintaining important sales documentation, including contracts, reviews and customer records.

  • Supporting Head Office facilities as part of the Business Continuity Plan.

  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

  • Acting as a professional and welcoming point of contact for visitors, customers and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for:-

We're looking for someone who is organised, confident and passionate about delivering an exceptional level of support. You'll be someone who enjoys building strong relationships, anticipates what's needed before being asked, and stays calm under pressure.

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience supporting a senior leader in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role.

  • Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Exceptional diary management and planning experience.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.

  • Commercial awareness and experience supporting projects or business initiatives.

  • The ability to work independently, use your initiative and consistently meet deadlines.

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

  • A positive, flexible and enthusiastic "can-do" attitude.

What we offer you in return:

  • Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.

  • Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

  • Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan.

  • Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.

  • Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.

  • Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.

  • Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.

  • Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.

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Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

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About Copart

Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees.

Copart is a veteran-founded company that honors the service of active & reserve duty employees. Copart’s veteran commitments include Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, and up to 10 days of paid leave for non-activation orders like training.

Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform.

Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles.

Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Year Founded
1982
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