Junior PA

Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest. 

Founded in 1999, we are an economic consultancy with a difference.

We’re fully employee-owned and have built a culture where openness, collaboration and curiosity are part of everyday life.

Our Business Management Teams help to shape the everyday running of the firm and implement the strategy to make it all happen – helping the firm to grow, evolve, and deliver its best work.

You’ll be joining a team that’s integral to our success, and will be supported with opportunities to develop your expertise through exceptional training programmes, learning resources, qualifications and career progression.

Our Practice Coordination Team

We’re looking for a highly organised and adaptable Junior Personal Assistant to join our dynamic and collaborative team, supporting impactful work across the business.

Based in our Competition practice, the Junior PA will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our team. They’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, supporting senior members of the Practice Coordination Team and taking ownership of routine tasks with a proactive and positive approach.

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a fast-paced environment. The Junior PA will provide high-quality administrative support, always reflecting the values of both the Practice Coordination Team and Frontier more broadly.

Key Responsibilities

The list below outlines the core responsibilities and expectations for this role:

Planning & Organisation
You’ll play a vital role in keeping things running smoothly by:

• Managing internal meeting diaries, including room bookings.

• Entering key project and client information into Frontier’s internal systems.

• Organising venues for project social events.

• Supporting expense tracking by entering and maintaining accurate data.

• Taking clear, concise meeting notes and sharing summaries with the team.

• Arranging national and international travel logistics.

• Assisting with ad hoc admin tasks such as printing, binding, reception cover, and wider support across the Business Management TeamS (BMT)

Impact & Delivery
You’ll contribute to the team's success by:

• Using your initiative and learning from experienced PAs to spot and suggest ways to improve how we work.

• Completing tasks efficiently, meeting agreed deadlines and expectations.

• Proactively building your understanding of Frontier’s work through internal resources and meetings.

Communication & Collaboration

Strong relationships are key in this role, and you’ll:

• Work closely with senior Practice Coordination Team (PCT) members, taking on delegated tasks as needed

• Partner with your PCT Manager and Mentor to reflect on feedback and grow your skills

• Collaborate across BMT teams on shared projects and workstreams.

Development & Engagement
We’re committed to your growth and success, and you’ll be encouraged to:

• Attend relevant training from our Learning & Development team, as well as cross-team knowledge sharing sessions

• Build great working relationships across the business, from your immediate team to colleagues in other practices

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to learn. The ideal candidate will bring the following:

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a busy, fast-paced environment

• A strong team player mindset, with a genuine interest in building great working relationships across the business

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stay on top of the detail

• A diligent and reliable approach to completing tasks

• Confident written and verbal communication skills

• A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)

Desirable Skills

• Additional language skills in French, German, or Spanish

• An intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office 365, including tools like Teams, Excel formulas, and calendar scheduling features

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We are entirely employee-owned, meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the company’s future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, open dialogue, and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment, designed to help you thrive and grow. We also offer:

• Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least three days a week, with flexibility for remote work.

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.

• Parental Pay: Enhanced parental pay of up to 2 months of full pay and bonus for primary carers.

• Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.

• Private Health Insurance: Fully covered AXA health insurance with optional family coverage (partners' premiums and taxes paid by the employee; children included at no extra cost). Additional cover (e.g., optical, dental) can be added at the employee's expense.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free, confidential support for work-life balance, health, family issues, or job-related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members.

• Income Protection Insurance – All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.

• Life Insurance – Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date.

• Cross-Office Travel & Secondments – Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience

If you're looking to advance your career and wish to apply, please submit your application online. Should you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to reach out via email [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here.