HR & PA to Executive Team

SRE Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Guildford is seeking an HR & PA to the Executive Team. The role involves supporting the Executive Team, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring a strong company culture. Candidates should have excellent organizational skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in HR. The position offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, all within a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with team and individual bonuses

Generous pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sabbaticals and cycle-to-work scheme

Structured orientation and development programmes

Qualifications

• Outgoing, proactive, and positive personality.
• Experience in HR and strong IT skills.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of company culture and support individual development.
• Manage recruitment processes and job descriptions.
• Organize diaries and meetings for the Executive Team.
• Prepare reports on company KPIs.
• Support Office Manager at the reception.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive personality

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor's / Honors degree 2:1 or above

Tools

MS Office Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

HR & PA to Executive Team

An exciting opportunity to join SRE and work with a team of dedicated, values-driven professionals at the forefront of the fight against climate change.

SRE has been providing innovative and solution-focused sustainability advice to key players in the built environment for nearly 20 years.

We have an exciting new opportunity in the Business Management team to play a pivotal role in growing the business and supporting our Executive Team.

The Role

The successful candidate will :

• People & Culture – ensure continuity of SRE culture as business grows by supporting individuals and their learning and development; manage capability matrix and book training as required; deal with confidential and sensitive reports and information; update Company Handbook and HR policies; provide Orientation and Buddy Support for new starters.
• Recruitment – write job description and job adverts as required; manage recruitment rounds; organise interview days; manage hiring and onboarding processes including right to work checks and employment contracts.
• Organising diaries– managing diaries of Executive Team ensuring prioritisation of important tasks and realistic scheduling; organise internal and external meetings; arrange and book travel and accommodation.
• Business Development – provide client briefs and presentations for business development meetings.
• Reporting – prepare weekly and monthly reports and presentations on SRE Company KPIs.
• Reception – support Office Manager as second point of contact when answering main phone and dealing with enquiries; welcome clients and visitors.

Why work with SRE?

• Genuine commitment to sustainability with 19 years proven track record.
• Trust‑based relationships, collaborative working and a coaching style of management.
• Strong company culture where all team aligned with shared purpose.
• Competitive salaries with team and individual bonuses.
• Generous pension contributions, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, sabbaticals and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Structured orientation, training and development and life enrichment programmes.
• Based in the beautiful cathedral city of Guildford in Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Core Values

SRE’s core values of authenticity, dedication and kindness run through everything we do and are central to how SRE operates.

As a result, we build trust‑based relationships, deliver excellence and challenge the status quo.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Candidates will be expected to have :

• An outgoing, proactive and positive personality and the ability to build strong trust-based relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Experience in HR.
• A Bachelor’s / Honors degree 2 : 1 or above.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of MS Office Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Full driving license.