Executive Assistant to Director of People and Culture

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national disability charity in the UK is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of People and Culture. The role is full-time and hybrid, located in South Birmingham, offering a salary of £40,949 annually. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a PA/EA, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with senior leaders. Benefits include up to 28 days holiday, matched pension contributions, and life assurance.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing assistance programme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a PA/EA role is required.
• Strong organisational skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with HR leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of HR and HR leadership team.
• Organise meetings, manage travel and expense reconciliations.
• Prepare and present board reports and papers.

Skills

Ability to work with senior leaders

Demonstrable experience working as a PA/EA

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Intermediate use of MS Office applications

Job description

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Executive Assistant to Director of People and Culture, West Midlands

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Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are proud to be working in partnership with a leading national disability charity in the UK who are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant, with candidates being able to be considered on a temporary or permanent basis.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in South Birmingham, and the annual salary equivalent is £40,949.

Daily duties will include:

Providing support to the Director of HR and coordinating the activities of the HR leadership team

Offering a professional administrative service, document editing, meeting coordination and leading on projects

Partnering with key stakeholders to monitor the progress of activities within the HR plan

Ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of board reports and papers

Supporting the wider HR team with preparing reports for meetings

Managing travel and off-site bookings, including expense reconciliation

Organising wider team events and meetings when required

Skills required:

Ability to work with senior leaders

Demonstratable experience working as a PA/EA

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Intermediate use of MS Office applications

Benefits required:

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holiday

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Working hours:

37 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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