Location: Coventry
Working Model: Hybrid (2 days home working)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week over 3-4 days
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (pro-rata)
We’re working with a dynamic Students’ Union to recruit a Personal Assistant who will play a crucial role in enabling elected officers to succeed during their one-year term. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-led environment and have a talent for supporting leaders to achieve their goals, this could be the perfect role for you!
What Makes This a Great Opportunity
This role sits at the heart of a vibrant Students’ Union, helping to ensure the voices of student leaders are heard and their work is impactful. You’ll be an essential part of the team, providing seamless support and making sure officers and senior leaders have everything they need to lead effectively.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing diaries and scheduling meetings for elected officers, ensuring they’re where they need to be
* Coordinating logistics for officer meetings and events, from room bookings to catering and tech
* Preparing and distributing meeting packs, agendas, and papers to keep officers well-informed
* Supporting officers with essential processes, such as forms, documentation, and reporting deadlines
* Providing weekly highlight summaries to help officers focus on key priorities
* Tracking officer attendance, holiday requests, and engagement in key meetings
* Offering executive assistance to the SU President and Chief Executive, including diary management and briefing support
* Attending senior meetings when needed, taking notes, and managing follow-up actions
* Handling sensitive and confidential information with absolute professionalism
What You’ll Need
* Proven experience in administrative, executive support, or coordination roles
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously
* Excellent written communication and briefing preparation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.)
* A high level of discretion and professionalism, particularly when dealing with sensitive information
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
* If you’re passionate about supporting leaders and making an impact in a values-led environment, apply today! We try to respond to all applications personally, but if you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.