EA / HR Advisor

Compass Point Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Executive Assistant / HR Advisor to support a Managing Director in Suffolk on a permanent, full-time basis. The role requires experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and accountability in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate looking to shape their position from the ground up while contributing to substantial growth targets.

Qualifications

• Experienced Executive Assistant and HR Advisor.
• Solid understanding of the manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Comfortable supporting C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Support Managing Director closely, shaping the role.
• Review and suggest improvements for HR practices.
• Balance varied tasks with a strategic approach.

Skills

Diplomacy

Strategic thinking

Accountability

Job description

• Location

  Suffolk

• Sector:

  Office Recruitment Services

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £35000 - £45000 per annum

• Contact:

  Rebecca Thurlow

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01284 765700

• Job ref:

  J36789

• Published:

  3 days ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-08-01

• Start date:

  2025-07-27

• Consultant:

  Rebecca Thurlow

Job Title: Executive Assistant / HR Advisor
Location: Suffolk
Salary: c £45,000 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Some International Travel
Driving Licence: Full, clean UK licence required

An experienced Executive Assistant and HR Advisor with a solid understanding of the manufacturing or engineering sectors, you will thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Commercially astute and confident supporting C-suite executives, you'll be comfortable shaping this role from the ground up.

You'll principally work in close partnership with a dynamic, self-sufficient Managing Director who has not previously had dedicated EA supportoffering a unique opportunity to define how the role adds value from day one.

You'll be diplomatic, assertive when needed, and capable of balancing everyday varied tasks with a logical, strategic approach. You will be someone who enjoys taking ownership & accountability and thrives in an ever changing growth environment.

You'll review the current HR practices & processes, but deliver your suggestions for streamlining.

Job titles are not the priority here however initial key accountabilities are available on request, what matters most is aligning with the company's values, ambitions, and embracing a can-do mindset. This role is about joining a high-performing team committed to exceeding bold growth targets and driving meaningful progress.

At Compass Point Recruitment, we've successfully placed five Heads of Department over the past three yearseach still thriving in their roles and contributing to a focused, forward-thinking leadership team.

My client is commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Sudbury, Bishops Stortford

If you would like to learn more, please initially send me your CV and I'll be delighted to provide you will further information
[e-mail]
01284 765700

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