Personal Assistant to Director & Business Support, HARRIS HILL
Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a leading charity dedicated to empowering girls and young women to discover their potential and make a positive difference in the world. We are seeking a highly organised, confident and proactive Director's Assistant & Business Support professional to provide exceptional support to one of our client’s Directors and their leadership team.
This vacancy is a full‑time, 12‑month contract (maternity cover) offered with flexibility on hybrid work (2 days per week in the office).
Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for the Director, managing their diary, inbox, communications and meeting preparations with care, discretion and efficiency.
* Coordinate leadership activities and support projects across the Directorate, ensuring key actions are followed through and priorities are well managed.
* Prepare high‑quality written materials such as reports, briefing papers and correspondence, and organise meetings, travel arrangements and logistical arrangements.
* Take a lead role in coordinating time‑limited projects, overseeing financial processes such as expenses and invoice administration, and collaborating with the wider leadership support team to maintain strong communication and consistent ways of working.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, effectively supporting senior leaders in a fast‑paced, complex environment.
* Strong track record of managing busy diaries, drafting professional communications, taking accurate minutes and overseeing meeting logistics.
* Ability to prioritise competing demands, solve problems independently and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
* Strong IT skills, particularly within Microsoft Office, and ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
* Initiative, excellent communication skills, confidence and a solutions‑focused approach.
* Experience working with volunteers, within a charity, or in a membership‑based organisation is advantageous but not essential.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Advertising Services
How to Apply
Please submit your up‑to‑date CV by the 20th of November 2025 at 23:59. Shortlisted candidates will receive the full job description and be asked to provide a tailored cover letter. As applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage early submissions.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever‑improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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