Executive Assistant & Head of People (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Kings Hill, Kent

Salary: -(phone number removed)

Benefits: Pension scheme, private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave, life assurance, income protection, paid days off to volunteer plus much more!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant & Head of People to join a highly successful, award-winning business on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a unique dual-role position combining high-level executive support with responsibility for leading the day-to-day People function. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, playing a pivotal role in supporting business operations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring an exceptional experience for employees across the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational delivery.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will provide comprehensive executive support while overseeing all aspects of the employee lifecycle and People function.

• Provide high-level EA support to Executive Directors.
• Proactively manage complex and ever-changing diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Manage and prioritise inboxes, including drafting correspondence and ensuring key actions are progressed.
• Prepare presentations, reports, meeting packs and business documentation.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas and minutes, tracking actions to completion.
• Handle highly confidential business and personal information with discretion.
• Manage expenses, invoicing and general executive administration.
• Ensure Directors are fully prepared for meetings, events and business commitments.

• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations and people matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, employee wellbeing and offboarding.
• Maintain HR systems, personnel records and employee documentation.
• Monitor absence, holiday and employee-related records.
• Review, update and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with current UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Produce People updates and insights for senior leadership.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive company culture.

• Line manage a small team responsible for office administration, employee engagement, events and internal communications.
• Oversee the delivery of company events, employee wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and confident professional who can seamlessly balance Executive Assistant and HR responsibilities.

• Strong experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting senior or executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong HR/People experience with a sound understanding of the employee lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous line management experience.
• Experience within housebuilding, construction, property or related sectors.

To find out more, please apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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