Executive Assistant PA

Housing 21; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Executive Assistant. This role involves supporting senior leaders, managing diaries, and high-level administrative duties. The position offers a supportive culture and flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home or the Birmingham office. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Personal and professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting Executive Directors and Boards.
• Exceptional diary and travel management skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Directors.
• Manage diaries and meetings, prepare Board papers.
• Handle sensitive correspondence.

Skills

Executive Directors support experience

Minute-taking

Diary management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Initiative

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Job description

Executive Assistant PA

Salary: £38,539 per annum

Location: West Midlands

Permanent, Full Time vacancy

The vacancy

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where your skills will truly shine?

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded and forward-thinking Executive Assistant team at Housing 21. You’ll be at the heart of supporting our senior leaders and Board members, helping shape a modern, agile executive support service.

This is more than just an EA role — it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation that puts people first.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive culture: You’ll be joining a team that values initiative, professionalism, and mutual support.
• Personal and Professional development: We encourage and support your personal and professional development
• Flexibility built in: We offer a 9-day fortnight and are happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• Choose to work from home or our Birmingham Head Office, with occasional travel to other Housing 21 locations.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide high-level administrative and EA support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Directors, while also working closely with the Executive PA to deliver a proactive and efficient service to the Executive Team and Board. From managing diaries and meetings to preparing Board papers and handling sensitive correspondence, your role will be varied, impactful, and rewarding.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience supporting Executive Directors and Boards
• Confident minute-taking at Board level
• Exceptional diary and travel management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Discretion and professionalism with confidential matters
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to Housing 21’s values
• Regular travel to our Birmingham office is required, so you will need to be based within a reasonable commuting distance

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Clark on 0300 790 1432. No agencies please.

Closing date for applications 9 November 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!