Executive Assistant and People Lead

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant & People Lead in Mid Kent. The role combines high-level executive support with team leadership and HR responsibilities, working closely with two Executive Directors.

You will oversee two staff, manage confidential information, and help coordinate HR duties, charity activity, and a busy programme of client events and internal staff events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior executives or Directors.
• Strong practical HR experience and understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting managers with day-to-day employee matters.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and confidential information.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating events, managing external relationships or supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Previous line management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to two Directors and manage their calendars and prioritised tasks.
• Oversee two team members and coordinate HR and people-related duties.
• Manage external relationships and coordinate charitable initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate a varied programme of company events and staff activities.

Skills

Executive support

HR awareness

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Executive Assistant & People Lead
Mid Kent
£50,000 – £55,000
12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Monday to Friday, office-based, with the possibility of one day working from home.

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Executive Assistant & People Lead to join our well-established client, based in Mid Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, people-focused professional who enjoys a varied role combining high-level executive support, team leadership and HR responsibilities.

Working closely with two Executive Directors, you will provide comprehensive executive support, managing a diverse range of tasks and ensuring their day-to-day priorities run seamlessly. Alongside this, you will oversee two team members and take responsibility for a variety of HR and people-related duties, playing an important role in supporting the wider business and its employees.

The role also incorporates responsibility for managing external relationships, coordinating charitable initiatives and overseeing a varied programme of company events, including client entertainment, fundraising activities and internal staff events.

Key Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior executives or Directors.
• Strong practical HR experience and a good understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting managers with day-to-day employee matters.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage complex diaries, competing priorities and confidential information.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating events, managing external relationships or supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Previous line management experience would be advantageous.

This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.