Senior EA & People Lead - HR, Leadership & Events (Hybrid)

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

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.